Lois Mickelson

Lois Thelma Mickelson, 82, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at the Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls. She was born March 13, 1926, in Emo, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of William and Sarah (Hickey) Brigham. She married Donald Carl Homuth in 1943 and they lived in Owatonna, MN and Fargo, ND where she enjoyed being a homemaker. Donald died in 1958. In 1963 she married Martin Norris Mickelson and they resided in Fargo. Martin died in August of 1984. Lois enjoyed refinishing furniture, knitting, collecting dolls, reading, and gardening. She was also an ordained minister through the Salvation Army. Preceding her in death were her husbands; her parents; her siblings, Bill, Earl, Charles "Paddy" Brigham; and a grandson, Charles Homuth II. Survivors include her four sons: Donald (Kathy) Homuth of Salem, OR, Charles (Carrol) Homuth of Fergus Falls, Larry (Lisa) Homuth of Fargo, ND, and Brian Dale Homuth of Fargo; two daughters, Lois (Jerry) Novacek of Fargo, ND and Maureen Ann Mickelson of Burnsville, MN; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister, Francis of Canada. Visitation: 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and resumes one hour prior to the service at the Broen Home. Service: 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Light & Life Auditorium of the Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls Clergy:     Chaplain Ken Austin Interment: North Bethlehem Cemetery in Ulen, MN Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com