Lois Mary Sherwood, 93, of Hill City South Dakota, died July 19, 2022, at Monument Health Custer Hospital in Custer, SD.

Lois was born on July 28th, 1928, in Arlington, S.D. She was born to Krestian E. and Helma M. (Dahl) Nielsen. To the union of this marriage included Lois, an older brother Lloyd and a younger sister Donna.

Lois graduated high school in 1946 in Arlington SD and was the homecoming queen that year. Lois was baptized and confirmed in the American Lutheran Church. Lois' first marriage was to Elza (Moon) Gussler from March 3rd, 1952, to Oct. of 1953 when he passed from a heart defect. Lois' second marriage was to W ayne S. Sherwood, (children Ronald and Patricia) in Sept. 11th of 1959 until his passing on Dec. 2nd 1997. To this union was born 2 children, Greg (Marcy) of Volga, SD and Mary (Lennie) of Hill City, SD.

Lois lived a quiet and rich life in the family home which was purchased in 1969 and never wanted to move. She was able bodied and lived alone in her Black Hills home until she suffered a massive stroke on the 4th of July. Mary's three boys, Derek, Gage and Ryan were Lois' pride and joy.  Grandma could always be found at all their activities.

Lois will rest at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis SD with her husband Wayne. There will be a private service at a later date.