Lois Elaine Roberg

Lois Elaine Roberg, 93, of Paynesville, passed away Tuesday, October 1 at her home. Her Funeral Service will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, October 8 at Nordland Lutheran Church near Paynesville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm, Monday, October 7 at Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville and continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Nordland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville.

Lois Elaine Hufford was born July 16, 1931, in Surrey, North Dakota, the daughter of Daniel and Bernice (Hansen) Hufford. She attended country school and graduated from Minot High School. Elaine married Dwaine Roberg on December 10, 1949 at Crow River Methodist Church. After they got married, they made their home on the family farm. Elaine had a love for farming, especially milking the cows. The couple moved to Lake Koronis in 1979.

Elaine was a very active member of Nordland Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and was President of the Ladies Aid. Elaine was also a member of the Lady Lakers Group.  

Elaine was a woman of many talents and hobbies. She took pride in quilting and made every grandchild and great-grandchild a quilt as a graduation gift. Everyone also knew Elaine for her angel food cake and she always made sure there was a cake at every celebration. She also had a joy for sewing, canning, gardening, making butter horns, and going on pontoon rides. She especially loved music. Elaine and Dwaine attended many bluegrass festivals and she never missed any type of concert of her grandchildren or great-grandchildren.

Elaine was the queen of hospitality, no matter who it was, her door was always open for a cup of tea.

She is survived by her children, Larry (Joyce) Roberg of Paynesville, Gary (Fern) Roberg of Paynesville, Debra Roberg of Arlington, TX, and Loren (Janet) Roberg of Paynesville; grandchildren, Jackie, Angela, Tim, Stacy, Amy, Jason, Jennifer, Heather, and Zach; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Adeline Roberg.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Dwaine Roberg; parents; great-granddaughter, Olivia; and brother-in-law, Howard Roberg.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Nordland Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society.

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