Church in Windom. She had been active at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Jeffers where she played organ over twenty-five years, taught catechism, and held church aid offices. Lois loved being with her family, reading, crossword puzzles, playing bridge with friends and traveling to California in the winter for thirty years. She is survived by her four children, Tom Sykora of Palm Desert, CA; Bonnie Foldenauer-Sykora and her husband, Matt, of St. Mary's Point; Michael Sykora and his wife, Caroline, of Lake Elmo; and James Sykora and his wife, Deb, of Rosemount; eleven beautiful grandchildren, Emily, Rachelle, Kelley, Erica, Monica, Ashley, Claire, Cole, Meghan, Nick, and Steve; and three outstanding great-grandchildren, Romerus, Railynn, and De'Carhi. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dennis; and sister, Alveretta (Polly) McCleary. Blessed be the memory of Lois Mae Sykora.