Lois G. (Peterson) Leum, 90, of Rockford, Ill., passed away on Sept. 21, 2019. Born on June 14, 1929, in Eureka, Kansas, the daughter of Gilbert and Catherine (Foster) Peterson. Married Mark Leum ‘50, in 1950, in Eureka, Kansas. He predeceased her on July 15, 2015. She was a political consultant and she was the President of the Northern Illinois Republican Women’s Group. Lois also held a private pilot’s license. The family would like to thank Luis Marquez for all the love and care over the years.

Survived by her children, John (Kathleen) of Fort Atkinson, Wis., Erik (Ellen) of Palm Beach, Fla., Jo Ann (Ron) Swenson of Caledonia, and David (Teresa) of Las Vegas; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. Predeceased her sister, Dorothy in 2018; and son, Ward in 1976.

Funeral Service was held Sept. 27, 2019, in Gloria Dei Church, 4700 Augustana Dr., Rockford. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation; P.O. Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA 91365.