Lois I. Maxwell, 85, Luverne, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Luverne Hospice Cottage.
Services were Thursday, Jan. 24, at Dingmann Funeral Chapel in Luverne. The Rev. John Opsata officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Lois Maxwell was born to Gay and Anna (Soutar) Maxwell on Feb. 6, 1916, in Luverne. She grew up in Luverne and graduated from Luverne High School She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1950 with a bachelor of science degree in food and nutrition. She worked as a dietitian in Veterans' Hospitals throughout the country. In 1978 she retired as chief dietitian in Miles City, Mont., and moved back to Luverne.
Ms. Maxwell was a member of the American Dietetic Association. The family remembers her as a loving, kind and generous sister, sister-in-law and aunt.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Curtis Sr. and Vyonna Maxwell, Luverne; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Ms. Maxwell was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Ron and Hugh Maxwell, and one sister, Ruth Opsata.
A tree will be planted in memory of Lois Maxwell by Hospice of Luverne Community Hospital.
Dingmann Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.