MASON CITY — Lois Marie Morris, 96, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Care Center. A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Lois lived a life centered on her family, her Christian faith and the simple joys of friendship, fellowship and helping others.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 North Delaware Avenue in Mason City, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., one hour before the service. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lois’s honor.
Born July 3, 1930, in Toeterville, Iowa, Lois was the daughter of Paul and Rosalena “Rosie” (Groth) Behl. She was baptized August 3, 1930, and confirmed April 2, 1944, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, with Pastor Paul Brammer officiating. Lois graduated from Plymouth High School in 1949.
On January 13, 1950, Lois married Paul Morris at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar. Together they raised their two children in Mason City, where faith and family remained important throughout her life. She was a longtime member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Lois enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards, sharing coffee and visiting with her church family. One of her favorite traditions was gathering with her coffee group at Hardee’s. She also enjoyed cooking and taking bus trips.
A talented seamstress, Lois enjoyed sewing and quilting, generously donating many of her creations to World Relief and mission trips. Her handmade work reflected her generosity and will continue to be treasured.
Friends sharing tributes after her death recalled her smile, her family’s friendship and her sewing projects, which brought happiness to many people.
Lois is survived by her son, Gerald (Rachel) Morris of Mason City; son-in-law, Ed Buchanan of Belmond; grandchildren Michael (Heather) Morris of Shakopee, Minnesota, Elizabeth (Kirk) Pedersen of Johnston, Jeremy (Krista) Buchanan, and Ryan (Cari) Buchanan of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Her great-grandchildren include Jacob and Tyler Pedersen, Gabriella and Bricelyn Morris, Vivienne Buchanan, Carver Buchanan, and Emma and Kaleb Carlson. Other extended relatives and many friends also cherish her memory.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Morris; her daughter, Jan Buchanan; and her sisters, Myrna VanMeveren, Maxine Gunderson and Jeanette Armstrong.
Family and friends may share condolences and learn more through the official obituary at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels.
Through her devotion to family, lifelong faith and generous gifts of handmade quilts and sewing, Lois leaves memories that will be cherished by those who knew her.
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