Lois A. Andrew

Lois A. Andrew, age 92, of Platteville, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Manor Care Health Services in Platteville. She was born on July 6, 1917, the daughter of Clarence and Lily (Foote) Chandler in Potosi , WI . Lois was united in marriage to Orrin Andrew in May of 1937 in Galena , IL . He preceded her in death on March 7, 1984. Together they farmed outside of Platteville and she also worked as a nurses aide at Greys Nursing Home in Platteville for eight years. Lois was an active member of Mt. Zion United Church of Christ in Cornelia.

Lois is survived by her son, Orlin (Virginia) Andrew, Platteville; a grandson, Jeff Andrew, Platteville; three great-grandchildren: Jeffrey Andrew (fianc, Carey Jacobs), Ashley Andrew (fiance, Aaron Howard) and Rachael Andrew; one great-great-granddaughter, Lily Rose Andrew; a sister, Tellma (Chuck) Pulliam, Caledonia, IL; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Orrin; five sisters: Vonda Johnsen, Kay Resch, Edna Albers, Eva Rogers and Mildred Koning.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Mt. Zion United Church of Christ in Cornelia with Reverend Sue Strickler officiating. Burial was held in the church cemetery. Family and friends were welcome from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2 at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville and from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church.