Lois J. Luedtke

Lois J. Luedtke obituary, Momence, IL

Lois J. Luedtke

Lois Luedtke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cotter Funeral Home on Jul. 18, 2025.

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Lois J. Luedtke, 95, of Momence, IL, died on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. She was born on August 18, 1929, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Walter and Lucy Wetmore Bade. Lois married Frank W. Luedtke on November 18, 1950, in Momence, IL. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2023.

She is survived by her two daughters; Lou Ann Luedtke of Peoria, IL, and Jane Ellen Luedtke of Kankakee, IL. Lois is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, George Bade.

Lois attended the First United Methodist Church in Momence, IL. She was a dedicated farm wife and long-time volunteer at the Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded and graveside services will be held at a later date at the Mt. Airy Cemetery.

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