Lois M. Wilder, age 88 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Markesan Resident Home.

Visitation for Lois will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 45 St. Joseph St., Markesan from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Father Mark Miller will serve as celebrant. Inurnment will take place at Markesan Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

Lois was born on March 26, 1930 in Minnesota, the daughter of Kenneth and Sylvia (Geib) Ryan. On November 7, 1953, she was united in marriage to Terrence Wilder in Wells, MN. Lois worked as a bookkeeper for the Markesan School District and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Markesan. She was a Girl Scout Leader for many years and also enjoyed golfing, sewing, crafting, and knitting, but most importantly she loved being around her children and grandchildren.

Lois is survived by her children, Patti Donnowitz of Crown Point, IN and Cary (Sue) Wilder of Neenah; grandchildren, Julie (Chris) Medwetz, Matt (Taryn) Donnowitz, Ryan (Melanie) Wilder and Sam Wilder (fiancée, Maggie Slatter); great-grandchildren, Lily and Max Medwetz, and Eliza Donnowitz; sisters-in-law, Jeanne Enderson of Sioux Falls, SD, Shirley Ryan of Rochelle, IL, and Noni (Jim) Clark of Stevens Point; brothers-in-law, Fran (Geri) Wilder of Wells, MN, and Dave Smith of Colorado; and further survived by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Terry; brother, Joe Ryan; brother-in-law, Endy Enderson; sister-in-law, Alys Smith, and other relatives.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Markesan Resident Home for their loving care they have provided, especially North Terrace in treating Lois like family.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Markesan is honored to be serving the family.