Lois A. Laughlin

Lois A. Laughlin, 75, Wausau, formerly of Medford, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at home. She was born on June 2, 1939 in Osceola, Iowa, daughter of the late Earl and Sarah (Hart) Bates. On December 3, 1957, she married Henry "Al" Laughlin in Medford. He survives. For many years, Lois worked as a case worker for the Clark County Health Care Center and retired from Aurora Health Care. Among her favorite pastimes, she loved flower gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include, her loving husband, Henry "Al" Laughlin; four children, Cindy (Terry) Wright, Sarah (Mark) Stasek; Randy Laughlin and Trisha Laughlin; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five siblings. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com