Lois Halstead Harner

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Beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend, Lois Yvonne Halstead Harner, passed on Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Bloomington, Indiana, with John, her devoted husband of over 57 years, by her side. She is dearly missed by daughter Amy Renee Harner of Indianapolis, brother Bill Halstead (Martha Phelps) of Allentown, PA, sister Lisa Werline (Michael Yoder), sister-in-law Linda Harner of Monticello, a large number of cousins, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces and a multitude of close and caring friends.

She was predeceased by their only son Kirk over 50 years ago, and her ashes will be interred next to him. Lois was the cherished daughter of Francis and Yvonne Halstead of Brookston.

Lois spent the summers of her youth at Lake Freeman enjoying carefree times with young ladies who became lifelong friends. After graduation from Brookston High School, Lois attended Vincennes University. Later married to her high-school sweetheart, she and John enjoyed a happy and fulfilling life in Bloomington. They were both employed by Indiana University for decades.

A service for a final good-bye to Lois will take place at the Brookston Cemetery on Saturday, September 30 at 11:00 am. Family and friends are welcome to attend, and then to join everyone to laugh, cry and share memories at the family home on Lake Freeman.
For those who wish, a contribution in memory of Lois to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 (or online) would be appreciated.