MADISON/DEFOREST- Lois (nee Wiessinger) Murray, age 90, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on May 20, 2016. She was born in Madison on July 19, 1925, the daughter of Richard H. and Lena A. (Hawkinson) Wiessinger. Lois graduated from Central High School in Madison.

She married John M. Murray on February 23, 1946. When their nine children went off to school, Lois went to work at Central Wisconsin Center for 20 years until her retirement. She was musically inclined, and loved to sing, and play the flute, piccolo and piano. She was also an amazing cook and baker, she loved watching her birds outside and was an avid Packers, Badgers football and Madison Muskies fan. She will be remembered for her strong, feisty and determined personality and for her love of her family.

Lois is survived by her children, Susan (Mel) Cangurel, John C. Murray, Sandra Newell, Jean Gilding, Pat (Ted) Erickson, Terri (Dave) Hinkel, Bobbi (Bob) Larson, and Donna (Jeff) Larson; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John M.; son, William P. Murray; granddaughter, Aline Stone; brother, Robert Wiessinger; an infant sister; and sons-in-law, Mark Newell and William Gilding; and Jean’s new love, Dave Quick.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff and volunteers at Agrace HospiceCare, especially Beth, Jenny, Tara and Emily, and Dr. Thomas Casper, for their excellent care of Lois.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Agrace HospiceCare, Inc.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, WINDSOR/DEFOREST CHAPEL, 6924 Lake Road. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens at a later date.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Lois Murray

July 19, 1925 - May 20, 2016

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