Lola Olive Louden, age 97, a resident of Hayward, WI., passed away on December 22, 2024, at Water's Edge Care Center in Hayward, WI.

Lola was born on August 11, 1927 in Frederic, WI., to parents Lee and Mildred (Marsh) Krause. Lola was raised in Webster and graduated from Webster High School. After graduating she went to beauty school and was a beautician in Webster for many years she also worked as a Travel Agent and a CNA.

Lola married the love of her life, Russell Louden on November 5, 1945. In 1978 they moved to Hayward. After Russell’s passing Lola returned back to Webster. In 2022 Lola returned to Hayward.

Lola was a long-time member of the Hayward Weslyn Church and Grace United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She also enjoyed playing the piano, sewing and doing crossword puzzles, but most of all Lola enjoyed spending her time with her grandchildren and family. Lola was a big hockey fan. She enjoyed watching the games no matter if it was the youths or the pros playing.

Lola is preceded in death by her loving husband, Russell; parents, Lee and Mildred; children, Michael Louden, Lynn Demry and Janine Louden; grandsons, Caleb Nelson and Bryan Bearhart; best friend for over 80 years, LaVanne Collins; 4 sisters-in-law, Carmen Burford, Carol Peterson, Marilyn Buckholtz, Irene Louden.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Erin (Kevin) Metcalf, Annette (Paul) Palmquist, Carrie Bearhart, Alan Bearhart, Sheryl Bearhart; great grandchildren, Lexi (Dave) Frook, Olivia Nelson, Logan Nelson, Elliot Nelson, Farrah (Ethan) Rhea, Taylor Friese, Malaki Bearhart, Madyson Bearhart-Foss and Liam Awes; great-great grandchildren, Abel, Oliver, Olive, Ivy, Arlo and Lola Rose; sister-in-law, Janeane Aspinol; many nieces, nephews and friends.

The memorial service will take place on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI., with Pastor John Addison officiating a luncheon will follow at Zia’s.

Last Update: Dec 30, 2024 1:50 pm CST