Lois Ann Winger Bodeen

Lois Ann Winger Bodeen, age 92, of Paxton, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Prairieview Lutheran Home Faith Place Memory Care in Danforth. She was born on August 17, 1931, in Danville, the daughter of Vincent Garbero and Lois R. (Smith) Garber Weaver. Lois married Richard S. Winger on October 13, 1949, and he preceded her in death on June 1, 1994. She married Harold Bodeen on April 19, 2009, and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2014. Lois is survived by her children, Glen Winger of Los Angeles, CA, Susan (John) McCabe of Pekin, Jean (Garry) Cantzler of El Dorado Hills, CA, and Linda (Gene) Miller of Loda; and stepchildren, Elaine (Phil) Jones of Mahomet, Shari (William) MacFarlane of Boca Raton, FL, and Anne (Pete) Bodeen Durst of Genoa. She is also survived by her grandchildren, James (Jill) McCabe, Janene (Bruce Snyder) McCabe, Kyle (Nicole) Miller, Neil (DD) Miller, Marty (Jen) Cantzler, Rachel (Drew) Grein, Kathleen (Gabriel Matossian) Winger, and Christina (Keegan) Sanchez; and her great-grandchildren, Jade (James Cortese) Snyder, Bailey Snyder, Nathan McCabe, Allison McCabe, John McCabe, Matthew Newnan, Ryan Miller, Addison Miller, Kinzie Miller, Chase Miller, Cole Miller, Connor Cantzler, Kayla Cantzler, and Avery Sanchez. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Kathleen Winger Lackey; and a great-grandson, Gabriel Everett Cantzler. Lois was a member of Paxton United Methodist Church, and an associate member of Mahomet United Methodist Church. She participated in Walk to Emmaus and was a United Women in Faith local President and spiritual leader. In her early years, Lois attended Clarence Elementary School and Rankin High School. She was the owner/operator (along with Dick and family) of the former Wel-Cum Inn Café in Rankin, where she developed lifetime friendships with fellow employees and customers. Later, Lois retired from Chanute Air Force Base as a Budget Analyst. During her life, she volunteered her time with many groups including The Quilting Ladies, Boy Scouts of America as a Den Mother, and Girl Scouts of America as a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader with cookies to the ceiling. She was also involved with Empty Tomb for 20 years. Lois enjoyed reading, quilting and crochet. Most of all, she enjoyed being with her family. Lois lived her life to the fullest, always leading by example. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church in Paxton, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Rankin Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Paxton, Empty Tomb, or Prairieview Lutheran Home Faith Place Memory Care.

Lois Ann Winger Bodeen

August 17, 1931 - August 6, 2024