Lois James Obituary
In loving memory of Lois James of Kewanee, Illinois, who departed this world on November 20, 2025 at the age of 81. Lois leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Mathiesen and Eveline Mathiesen (Fintel); her husband Stephen James; her daughter Melissa Rottinghaus; her grandson Jeff Dahle; and her brother Larry Mathiesen.
She is survived by: her children, Michelle Mitthun (Kurt) of Meservey, Iowa, Mark James (Darcy) of Wyoming, Illinois and Michael James of Kewanee; her son-in-law Jim Rottinghaus; her grandchildren, Nick Colvin (Grace), Skye Rottinghause, Cassie Scriver (Sam), Lexie Hartmann (Albaro), Jordan Hansen (Morgan) and Ashley Holtschult; her brothers, Robert Mathiesen, Floyd Mathiesen and Roger Mathiesen (Beverly); and her sister-in-law Audrey Mathiesen. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
