Lois Ann Lauritzen

WINONALois Ann Lauritzen, 66 of Winona, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse.Lois was born July 15, 1948 in La Crosse to Emmett and Dorothy (Steinfeldt) Frauenkron. She graduated from Houston High School in 1966. Lois enjoyed being outside and loved flower gardening, spending time with her husband Dale, and playing with her dogs, Patches and Tasha.Lois is survived by her husband, Dale Lauritzen of Winona; son, Charles "Griz" (Tricia) Kruse of Houston; siblings, Emmett "Pete" (Jean) Frauenkron, Irene (Kevin) Ried, and Julius "David" Frauenkron; and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles D. Kruse; parents; infant son, LeRoy; and step-son, Alan Lauritzen.Visitation will be held from 4-8pm, Friday, April 24, 2015 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston and also one hour prior to the service. Funeral service will be 11am, Saturday, April 25, 2015 at church with Reverend Lane Zaffke officiating. Burial will follow in Yucatan Cemetery.Please share a memory of Lois with her family at www.hofffuneral.com.