Lois Walden's Obituary
Lois Marie Walden, 75, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Lois was born on May 6, 1937 in Argenta, IL the daughter of Paul Frederick and Pearl Marie (Adams) Pfeifer. She enjoyed gardening and was a former member Parkway Church of the Nazarene. She married James Walden on February 19, 1955 in Decatur. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2005.
Surviving are her children, Cathy Skow (James) of Decatur; James Walden (Teresa) of Decatur; Scott Leroy Walden of Decatur; Annette Allen (Phillip) of Decatur; brothers and sisters, Jean Blunt of Troy, IL; Terry Pfeifer of Arizona; Paul Pfeifer (Becky) of Decatur; Bonnie Seevers (Lyle) of Wisconsin; Diana Brooks (Kenny) of Florida), grandchildren, Cristy Patrick( Timothy); Lindsee Havener; Kacey York; (Joe); Cody Havener; Bradley Bullock; Holly Wright (Derrick); Jason Walden (Cassie); Melissa Walden; Matthew Walden (Alyssa); and great grandchildren, Aydan Patrick, Loki Patrick, Nicholl Boose, Colton Boose, Hayden Walden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sisters, Ronald Pfeifer, Shirley Bradshaw, Catherine Blankenship, and Gary Pfeifer.
Funeral service to celebrate Lois' life will be 10 am Monday in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-4 PM Sunday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the 'Flight Home' ceremony. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association.
The family of Lois Walden is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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