Lois Benoit

Lois Benoit, 62, of Langdon, ND, passed away April 29, 2013, at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

Lois was born March 18, 1951, to Stanley and Eileen (Hoffarth) Schill at Grand Forks, ND. She was raised in the Mt. Carmel area. Lois attended school in Mowbray and also a year in Langdon. While working at a restaurant in Langdon, Lois met the love of her life, Bob Benoit. Robert James Benoit and Lois were united in marriage on February 20, 1971 at Mt. Carmel, ND. While Bob was in the United States Navy, they made their home in many different states. They established their family home in Langdon in 1980. This home is where they raised their five children and where Lois ran her home day care from October 1980 to March 2013. She treated each child as if they were her own. In her spare time Lois enjoyed crossword puzzles, garage sales, spending time with family and friends, and most of all, going to the casino.

Lois is survived by her children: Brent Benoit of Langdon, ND, Stephanie Benoit (Ben Nelson) of Langdon, Vanessa Benoit of Langdon, Janessa Benoit of Langdon, April Benoit (Brent Waters) of Grand Forks, ND; grandchildren: Kiarra Hodek, Noah Nelson, Sarah Nelson; siblings: Gerald (Ruth) Schill of Fargo, ND, Darlene Girodat of Maida, ND, Ronald (Lenna) Schill of Maida, ND, sister-in-law Kathy Schill of Hillsboro, ND and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob and his parents, brother Allen Schill and grandson J.R..

VISITATION will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 3 to 5pm at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND. Visitation will also take place for one hour before the services at the church on Thursday.

ROSARY will be held at 7pm , at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon, on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

PRAYER SERVICE will be held at 7:30pm at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon, on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

SERVICES will be Friday, May 3, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon, ND.

INTERMENT - Calvary Cemetery, Langdon, ND.