Lois Johannes, age 85 of Underwood, ND, died Sunday, July 16, 2006 at the Prairieview Nursing Home in Underwood. Services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 19 at McCabe Methodist Church, Bismarck, ND, with the Rev. Art Scanson, Officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.

Lois Muriel Koenig was born September 20, 1920 at Underwood, ND, the daughter to Fred & Bertha (Harris) Koenig. She attended elementary school in Underwood and graduated from Underwood High School. She married Iver Johannes on August 30, 1941 and from this union were born two sons and one daughter. Lois remained home to care for her children and instill her strong faith and Christian values. After many moves and relocations, Lois made her home in Bismarck in 1988. She was an active member of the McCabe Methodist Church and enjoyed the many friendships she made through the church. Lois will be remembered for her grounded faith in God and her desire to serve.
Her declining health required her to move to the Sunrise Assisted Living Center in 2003. In February 2005, she became a resident of the Prairieview Nursing Home in Underwood. She was very appreciative of the wonderful care she received while residing at the nursing home.

She is survived by one Daughter, Jane (Bryon) Dockter of Prior Lake, MN; two Sons, Stan (Mary Jean) Johannes of Spooner, WI, & Dan (LouRae) Johannes of Bismarck, ND; eight Grandchildren, Kelly, Julie, Mike, Aaron, Ben, Jeremy, Tyler, & Lindsay;
eight Great Grandchildren; three Sisters, Mildred Johnson of Bismarck, ND,
Lillian ("Solly") Soliday of Usk, Washington, Enid Mummert of Seattle, WA;
one Brother, Doyle Koenig of Garrison, ND; two Sister-in-Laws, Bernice Koenig of Las Vegas, NV, & Rose Koenig of Underwood, ND; many Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant sister (Emerald),
& 2 brothers (Leroy & Melvin Koenig).