Mrs. Lois L. Fowler, 88, of Colusa, IL passed away at 5:15 am Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, IL. She was born on September 16, 1926 in Fort Madison, IA the daughter of Frank and Leola Little Lionberger. On October 4, 1947 she married Relly A. Fowler in Colusa. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2013.

Mrs. Fowler was Valedictorian of the Colusa High School Class of 1944, she then attended Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb, IL. She taught school for a short time prior to her marriage. After her marriage she was an active farm wife and mother. She hosted the annual Salt Box Bazaar at the Historic Cambre Farm near Niota, IL for many years. She was a member of the Colusa United Methodist Church, the Miniature Horse Registry, and was known for her antique collections, quilts and needlepoints.

Survivors include two sons, William (Barb) Fowler of Dallas City, IL, David (Christel) Fowler of Aledo, IL, two daughters, Carol (Richard) Leenerts of Blandinsville, IL, Janice (Robert) Daugherty of Dallas City, nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, two sisters Elizabeth (William) Hull of Colusa, and Clara Jean (Jerald) Boyd of LaHarpe, IL.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, Betty Syfert, and one brother, William Lionberger.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 28, 2015 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City, with pastor David Poland officiating. Burial will follow in the Harris Cemetery, Dallas City. A visitation will take place on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for the Muscatine, IA Agricultural Learning Center and the Ronald McDonald House, Iowa City, IA.