Lois J. Sorenson's Obituary
Lois J. Sorenson, age 71, of Waupaca, WI, passed away unexpectedly after a long battle with cancer on Monday, March 1, 2010, at Riverside Medical Center. Lois was born in Green Bay, WI on May 15, 1938, the daughter of Frank and Velma (Rhode) Merkatoris. On August 30, 1958, Lois married Eugene L. Sorenson (Butch) in Green Bay. Lois and Butch owned and operated the Crystal River Inn Bed & Breakfast in Rural for many years. Prior to that she worked in the Wisconsin University system. She was very active in the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce and was one of the founding members of Strawberry Fest in Waupaca. She loved camping, especially in Door County and was a faithful member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Community in Waupaca. Lois is survived by her husband: Eugene Sorenson, Waupaca, WI; her children: Mark (Nancy) Sorenson, Seymour, WI; M.J. Sorenson, New York City, NY; Stephen (Dulcie) Sorenson, Hilo, Hawaii; Barb (Peter) Metzig, Waupaca, WI and Sonja (Mike) Nellis, Waupaca, WI; her 11 Grandchildren: Nicholas, Alexandria, Emily, Ariel, Sam, Zachary, Lizzie, Hannah, Eleanor, Rohdey & Maggie. Also surviving is her sister: Marion (Larry) Pinchard, Green Bay, WI and her brother: Chuck (Nancy) Merkatoris, Green Bay, WI. The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, March 6, at 11 AM at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Community in Waupaca with Father Brian Belongia, officiating. Burial will be later in the spring at Rural Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 4 to 8 PM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca and also on Sat. morning from 10 AM until the time of mass at the church. In Lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Lois's name.
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