Lois Darlene Madson

Lois Darlene Madson was born October 5, 1926, to Llamoyne E. and Bernice A. Schiager Jensen in Albert Lea. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1945. On February 9, 1946, Lois was united in marriage to Carlyle Madson in the Hartland Parsonage. The couple farmed north of Hartland for many years. Lois was a member of the West Freeborn Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aide, and the Eunice Circle. She was very active in Alanon and enjoyed cooking. Lois was also a member of the Cousin's Club and the Red Hat Society and a charter member of the Albert Lea Lois Club. Survivors include her son, Tom and his wife, Char Madson of Elk River, MN; daughters, Pauline Dill of Waseca and Lori and her husband, Randy Tuchtenhagen of Albert Lea; grandchildren: Eric and his wife, Lisa Madson, Randy and his wife, Linda Madson, Patricia Dill, and step grandchildren: Angie, Paul, and Scott; great-grandchildren: Joe, Gabriel, Jack, Lila, Charlotte, Talin, Lexi, and Emma; sister, Barb Sanderson of Albert Lea; brother-in-law, Milo and his wife, Ardis Madson of Hartland; sister-in-law, Jeanette and her husband, Ron Johansen of Rochester; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lois was preceded in death by her husband; parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law; son, Craig; brothers-in-law, Jay and his wife, Darlene Madson and Thorvald Sanderson; nephew, Matt Johanson; and niece, Cheryl Madson.