s and Melvin lived together on a farm in Union County, South Dakota for over 71 years until moving to Akron. Melvin passed away October 5, 2014 in Akron.She was a member of Brule Creek Lutheran Church, rural Elk Point, South Dakota where she was active in the ladies aide for many years. Through the years, Lois enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and doing many crafts. Her favorite crafts were China painting and making many quilts.Survivors include her sons: Merlin Nielsen (special friend, Bev) of Madison, SD, Norman (Elvira) Nielsen of Le Mars, IA, Roger Nielsen (special friend, Denice) of Akron, IA, and Loren (Nancy) Nielsen of Akron, IA; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; her son and daughter in law: Jerry and Martha Nielsen; great grandson: John Stanage; a brother: Wesley Mc Corkell; and 7 sisters: Esther Clarey, Alta Mentzer, Sibyl Whitaker, Caryl Siebens, Dorothy Whitaker, Evah Olson, and Jeanne Esterburg. SERVICES Visitation Friday, July 21, 2017 3:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Akron 200 Main Street Akron, Iowa 51001 Get Directions on Google Maps Family Present Friday, July 21, 2017 5:30 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Akron 200 Main Street Akron, Iowa 51001 Get Directions on Google Maps Prayer Service Friday, July 21, 2017 7:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Akron 200 Main Street Akron, Iowa 51001 Get Directions on Google Maps Visitation Saturday, July 22, 2017 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Brule Creek Lutheran Church 31398 474th Avenue Elk Point, South Dakota 57025 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Saturday, July 22, 2017 10:30 AM Brule Creek Lutheran Church 31398 474th Avenue Elk Point, South Dakota 57025 Get Directions on Google Maps Interment Saturday, July 22, 2017 12:30 PM Riverside Cemetery Highway 12 North of Akron Akron, Iowa 51001 Get Directions on Google Maps Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book Create Memorial Website To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/lois-nielsen