SPARTA – Lois E. McConachie, 93, of Sparta, passed away at 8:05 pm, on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta.

Lois was born in Steeleville, Illinois, on October 26, 1926, the daughter of Rudolph and Lilly Ernsting Meyer.   She married Russell McConachie on January 18, 1948, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville.  He preceded her in death on December 18, 2003.  She was a Homemaker.  Lois was a very active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sparta.  She was also a member of the 20 ^th Century Club.

Lois is survived by her children, Kenneth R. (Kathy) McConachie of Cutler, Doris (Charles) Lehman of Sparta, and Karen (John) Thompson of Plano, IL; grandchildren, Angela (Andy) Meyer, Erica (Jason) Freeman, Michael (Brittany) McConachie, Shannon (Karrie) Lehman, Jessica (Justin) Pattengill, Jacob Thompson and Lucas (Laura) Thompson; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Glenn (Carol) Meyer of Steeleville; and sister, Rudell Rickenberg of Chester.

Lois was also preceded in death by her Parents; two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Dorothy (Sam) Korando and Grace (Charles) Moll and Harold Rickenberg.

Private funeral service will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sparta, with Rev. Robert Miner officiating.  Burial will follow at Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta.   Private visitation will be from 1 pm until 2 pm Sunday.  Memorials may be given to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Meals on Wheels in Sparta.