Lois M. Mabie
Lois M. Mabie, 99, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 at St. Francis Home with her family by her side.
Lois was born August 24, 1925 in Fond du Lac to Robert and Rosalie (Gross) Thurman. She graduated from St. Mary’s Springs Academy and St. Agnes School of Nursing, now known as Marian University.
On June 18, 1949, she married John “Jack” E. Mabie at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
She lived her life ruled by her love of faith, family, friends, and profession. Lois was affectionately referred to as “St. Agnes” by her family for her deep dedication to her career as a nurse. She spent the majority of her career at St. Agnes Hospital as a nurse leader and was best known for her involvement in the start of the Physical Rehab Center at St. Agnes. Lois was not only a nurse but a mentor to the next generations of nurses who followed in her footsteps.
Lois loved spending time with her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lois loved being outside and enjoyed going for rides in her daughter’s convertible and family trips to Gilles.
After Lois retired from nursing, she stayed plenty busy volunteering at the senior center, working the voting polls, and many other community services. She enjoyed a good game of Bridge and was involved in many different bridge clubs. She was a proud member of the Lois Club and Altrusa.
Lois is survived by her daughter Mary Lodes of Pewaukee; daughters-in-law Diane Mabie of Green Bay and Barb Mabie of Plymouth; sister Peggy Laehn of Fond du Lac; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother-in-law John Balthazor; as well as other relatives and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband John, sons Timothy and Daniel Mabie, granddaughter Molly Mabie, son-in-law David Lodes, two brothers Reverend James Thurman and Jack Thurman, and sister Joan Thurman-Balthazor.
SERVICES: A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on March 7, 2025 at St. Francis Home Chapel at 1:00 PM. Inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery following the Mass.
Lois’s family would like to give a special thank you to SSM Hospice and St. Francis Nursing Home staff for their love and care as well as her sister Peggy and her best friend Eileen Steffen for always being there for her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to SSM Hospice, Marian College School of Nursing, and St. Francis Nursing Home.
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