Lois M. Miller

Lois M. Miller, 92, of Marquette and formerly of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, surrounded by family at Riverview Estates, Marquette. She was a homemaker and was a sales representative and district manager for Avon. She also worked for McPherson Floral and P.N. Hirsch Store.

Lois was born on August 12, 1924, in Olpe, KS, the daughter of Harry “Bud” E. and Esther (Mockery) Hufferd. Lois was united in marriage to Leonard L. Miller on July 14, 1943, in Maydale, KS. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2000.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Altar Society of McPherson and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She was a CYO Director and won the Regional “For God and Youth” Award for the Wichita Diocese.

Survivors include: eight children, Leonard “Lenny” Miller, Jr.(Sharyl) of McPherson, KS, Mary Beavers (David) of Republican City, NE, Ronald D. Miller (Colleen York) of Marquette, KS, Kevin Miller (Sue) of Colorado Springs, CO, Susan Miller (Carol Thebeau) of San Marcos, CA, Mark Miller of Marquette, KS, Lisa Willett (Kevin) of Hastings, NE, and Judy Harris (Mitchel) of Ingalls, KS; brother, Kenneth Hufferd (Judy) of Louisburg, KS; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Larry K. Miller; granddaughter, Christine; and sister, Florence Senn.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Rosary will begin at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 13, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 AM, Friday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson with Father Hien Nguyen officiating. Burial will follow at the McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Riverview Estates or St. Joseph Altar Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lois M. Miller please visit our Sympathy Store.