Lois J. Lovelett, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Westridge Care Center.  Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Fr. Ivan Nienhaus presiding.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Brosh Chapel in The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family inurnment will be at a later date.

Lois was born March 12, 1933, in Norway, the daughter of Clarence and Regina (Ockenfels) Meskimen.  She worked for many years at Rockwell Collins, where she retired in 1990.  Lois enjoyed bowling, crafting, sewing and most of all spending time with her family.

Lois is survived by her children John (Sandy) Neiderhiser of Ames; Ralph Neiderhiser of Clinton; Jim (Nicki) Neiderhiser and Nancy (Jerry) Allen both of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren Aaron Neiderhiser, Douglas Allen, Haley Neiderhiser and April Allen; two great-grandchildren Taylor and Reagan; two brothers Regis Meskimen of Swisher and Orville (Donna)
Meskimen of Ely; two sisters Madonna (Sonny) Hartl and Shirley (Paul) Vislisel both of Bertram; a sister-in-law Erma Meskimen of Cedar Rapids; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard Lovelett; two sisters Ethel (Deb) Debler, Laverne (Marvin) Dostal; two brothers Clarence (Dolly) Meskimen and Vince Meskimen; and a sister-in-law Lucille Meskimen.

The family would like to express thanks to Westridge Care Center and Hospice of Mercy for the loving care they provided Lois.

Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick's Catholic Church in her name.