Lois Blum Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lois Blum (Manilla, Iowa), who passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lois Blum to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Anthony Arkfeld and Lenora Arkfeld (Klein). She is survived by: her husband Richard Blum of Denison; her children, Kathy Lingren (Steve) of Schleswig, Karen Husman (Randy) of Aurelia, Phil Blum (Lisa) of Denison, Lynette Croghan (Dennis) of Manilla, LuAnn Croghan (Owen) of Alton, Marvin Blum of Harlan, Rick Blum (Jennie) of Ankeny and Janet Schulte (Troy) of Washington, Illinois; her siblings, Grace Schechinger of Denison, Kenny Arkfeld (Dorothy) of Harlan, Gladys Wilwerding of Council Bluffs, Elaine Gross (Dick) of Okoboji, Bob Arkfeld (Bev) of Defiance, Allan Arkfeld (Shary) of Buck Grove and Bruce Arkfeld (Velma) of Defiance; and her sisters-in-law, Joleen Blum of Omaha, Mary Blum of Omaha and Marlene Blum of Manilla. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.