- Date Of Birth: June 25, 1923
- Date Of Death: April 19, 2017
- State: Illinois
Lois Rose Ann Pogue, 93, of Galesburg, died at 10:06 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Lois was born June 25, 1923, in the family home in Rio, IL the daughter of Harley E. and Rose V. Conrad Nelson.
She married Robert M. Pogue on October 25, 1947, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1987. Lois is survived by two daughters, Ginny (Roger Sears) McLaren of Galesburg and Cindy Pogue of Arizona City, AZ; two sons, Ted (Nadine) Pogue of Galesburg and John (Christine) Pogue of Northfield, MN; as well as 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Along with her husband and parents, Lois was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and Dale Nelson. Lois first worked for Intrastate Telephone Company and later worked for Butler Mfg. She retired from the Animal Disease Lab in 1988. Lois was a longtime active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. She also volunteered with St. Mary’s Auxiliary for many years. Lois was a charter member of the Elkettes. She also loved playing bridge and reading. Another of her favorite hobbies was visiting nursing homes and sharing her homemade baked treats.
