Lois I. Paulsen, age 103, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Lena, Illinois. Lois was born on March 11, 1920, in Winslow, Illinois, to Leroy and Laura (Phillips) Youtzy. She married Andrew Paulsen in Keokuk, Iowa on February 7, 1942. Lois was one of the first five employees hired at Micro Switch in Warren, and she worked with them until her retirement. She was a long-standing member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Lois was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren and attended Good Shepperd Lutheran Church of Lena. She enjoyed many things and would spend her time travelling, gambling, gardening, playing cards, crocheting, and going to Red's for prime rib.

Lois is survived by her two daughters- Marcia Logemann of Lena and Trudi (Larry) O'Neill of Freeport; 6 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Andrew; 1 son-in-law Russell Logemann; all her brothers, sisters, and spouses; and two nieces.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Leamon Funeral Home in Lena.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. till the time of service at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena.

Interment will be at the Lena Burial Park.

Vicar Thomas Mosbo will officiate the services.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com