Lois Ann Mattheis

Lois Ann Mattheis, 73, passed away March 15, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.She resided in Kent for 43 years. Lois, daughter of Elwin & Irene (Huff) Gill, was born in Taylorville, Illinois on New Year’s Eve. After retiring from the Federal Way School District, Lois volunteered each Monday for 23 years at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Kent. Lois often went to the Kent Senior Center where she joined a group of women who all shared the same passion for crocheting and needlework. As a fan of music, she spent many hours listen-ing to her vast record collection. Many times she would have the records playing while watching the Mariners play baseball on TV. Recently, she was able to fulfill 2 lifelong dreams: taking a cruise to Alaska and riding a horse. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Wayne Mattheis, son David Elwin Dannenberg, brother Richard Gill, and sister Dorothy Dunaway. She will be greatly missed and remembered by daughter Dielda Kuhlmann (husband Don), daughter Brenda Brask, brother Denny Gill, grandchildren: Halley & Jon Kuhlmann, Jacob & Tony Brask, and friends. At her request, no service will be held. Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice.

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