Lois Schwartz, 89, of Reeder, ND, passed away on June 18, 2026 at the Western Horizons Care Center in Hettinger. Funeral Services for Lois will be on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:30 am at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Reeder. Deb Molbert will officiate the services with burial to follow in the Rosehill Cemetery, Reeder, ND. There will be a Family and Friends Service on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel in Bowman beginning at 6:00 pm.

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Lois Marguerite Erickson was born on December 5, 1936 at home in Harding County, South Dakota. Her dad went to get the doctor, but she arrived before the doctor did. Growing up, she lived on the family farm near Haley SD, about 1/2 mile from the Grand River. In the summer she enjoyed swimming in the river and in the winter ice skating. Lois worked hard her entire life, first at her childhood home, weeding the garden, digging potatoes, and helping with the chickens and cows. At age 11, she started working for neighbors every summer until she got married. She would cook, clean, and take care of their homes and kids. She attended grade school in Haley and high school in Scranton ND, graduating in 1955. While attending high school, she met her husband, Richard, at a dance. They got married in Baker, MT, in November of 1955. They made their first home at the Nesse farm, south of Reeder, and later moved to the farm north of Reeder, where she lived the remainder of her life. Lois was a devoted wife to Richard and loving mom to her five children. She was known for her good cooking, especially her potato salad. She enjoyed golf and bowling and won a championship bowling trophy. She was an active member of the community, serving on the school board and Ladies Aid at the church. She supported her children, attended many sporting events and allowed the four boys to play a rousing game of basketball in the kitchen every night after supper with a homemade hoop that was hanging above the basement door. She always demonstrated and instilled strong values of hard work, faith, and education in her children. After retiring from active farming, Lois and Richard enjoyed traveling with their children and grandchildren. The family farm was always a welcome gathering place for the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to be reunited and spend time together. Lois struggled with illnesses the last several years of her life and fought hard to stay with us. We can all take comfort in knowing that she is at peace now and no longer in pain. Lois will be greatly missed by her loving family, friends, and community.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents Gladys and Francis Erickson, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pauline and Gottlieb Schwartz, daughter-in-law Nikki Schwartz, two brothers, Merle and Wayne Erickson, brothers- and sisters-in-law Edward, Fritz (JoAnn), and Donnie (Nola) Schwartz, Bob Bohne, Harry Flatz, John Fisher, Marjorie (Roger) Anderson, Dorothy (Walt) Hoff, Darlene (Alton) Finck, and Harry Koppinger.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Richard Schwartz (passed away on June 24, 2026), her children Vicki (Victor) Brooks, Marc (Renee) Schwartz, David (Terri) Schwartz, Samuel (Melisa) Schwartz, and Matthew Schwartz. Her sisters, Clara Bohne, Ione Flatz, Marie (George) Nelson, and Doris Fisher. Her grandchildren Victor (Christine) Brooks II, Joshua (Samantha) Brooks, Brandy (Paul) Knopik, Benjamin Schwartz, Raquel (Scott) Knopik, Alison (Jared) Keller, Daimon Schwartz, and Lexie (Jon) Smith. Brothers-in-law Gary (Lynda) Schwartz and sisters-in-law Sharol and Pam Erickson, Rozie Schwartz, Carol Koppinger, and Dianne Schwartz. Great Grandchildren Keith, Jurrien, Caliyana, Myleyah, Mylani, Elijah, Noah, Winter, Angel, William, Hope, Caleb, Noah, Jensen, Blaize, Amylia, Gideon, Oriana, Harlen, Octavia, Livaya, Ryliana, Everlyn, Aeralie, Aizley, Junia, Henry, and Annie. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Lois' family is sincerely thankful to her neighbors and friends, who provided care and support through these last few difficult years.

We love you, Mom, miss you greatly, and you will always be in our hearts!