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Louella Jean “Lou” Rau Toft

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Birth	:	15 Feb 1941 Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	27 May 2019 Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Eden Cemetery, Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1343994, -96.4692001
Description	:	Hudson, SD: Louella Jean “Lou” Toft, 78, of Hudson, South Dakota went “home” to her Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019, at her home in Hudson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 1, at 10:00 AM at Hudson Lutheran Church with son-in-law, Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Eden Cemetery of Hudson. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Friday, May 31, from 6:00-7:00 PM at Hudson Lutheran Church of Hudson. Following the visitation, a prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM. Louella was born to Ed and Erma (Wold) Rau on February 15,... Read More	Hudson, SD: Louella Jean “Lou” Toft, 78, of Hudson, South Dakota went “home” to her Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019, at her home in Hudson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 1, at 10:00 AM at Hudson Lutheran Church with son-in-law, Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Eden Cemetery of Hudson. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Friday, May 31, from 6:00-7:00 PM at Hudson Lutheran Church of Hudson. Following the visitation, a prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM. Louella was born to Ed and Erma (Wold) Rau on February 15, 1941 in Hudson, South Dakota. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Hudson Lutheran Church. She attended school in Hudson and graduated in 1959. Lou married Phillip Andrew Toft on June 6, 1959. They lived, worked, and raised their family in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Sturgis, Rapid City, and Keystone in South Dakota. Both Lou and Phil worked for Eddie’s Truck Sales in Rapid City from 1979-1999. They returned to Hudson after this, working for Sterling Trucks in Sioux City, Iowa, until Phil’s death of cancer in October 2001. Lou devoted the last years of her life to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; doing volunteer work in Hudson; and spending time with her many special friends. Lou is survived by her children, Phil Jr. (Rhonda) Toft, Paula (Mark) Johnson, Lorna (Steve) Sundet, and Marc Toft; grandchildren, Eric (Jackie) Toft, Erin (Jon) Castle, Katie Johnson, Rebekah Johnson, Leila Belghiti, Trevan Sundet, Rachel Sundet, Megan Toft, Courtney (Sereyrattanak ”Na”) Chum, and Nathaniel Toft; great-grandchildren, Tommi, Anja, Lilly, Axel, Tycho, Oscar, Arthur, and Kaden; brother, John (Diane) Rau; sister-in-law, Ruth Rau; 11 sisters and brothers by marriage; several nieces and nephews; aunt, Sharon Wold; and many cousins who are as close to her as brothers and sisters. Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Phil; 3 brothers, Fred, Robert, and Jim Rau; her parents and grandparents; sister-in-laws, Andrea Toft, and Lorraine Voight; niece, Susan Toft; and many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins. [Source: Porter Funeral Home; Rock Valley, IA]

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Louella Jean “Lou” Rau Toft's memorial is located at: Eden Cemetery, Hudson, Lincoln County, USA.
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Louella Jean “Lou” Rau Toft death on 27 May 2019 in Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.1343994
Longitude: -96.4692001

Family Members:

Parent

Edward August “Ed” Rau

(1907 - 1966)

Erma M Wold Rau

(1910 - 1986)

Spouse

Phillip Andrew “Phil” Toft

(1940 - 2001)

Siblings

Robert L Rau

(1942 - 1985)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairview Cemetery
Fairview, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1927986, -96.4891968

2. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery South
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1530560, -96.5691670

3. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery North
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1567001, -96.5681000

4. Bethany Cemetery
Fairview, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2144012, -96.5053024

5. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

6. Nathanael Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0971985, -96.5888977

7. Lands Lutheran Cemetery
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1559700, -96.6096900

8. Sioux Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2428017, -96.4321976

9. Highland Cemetery
Highland Park, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971

10. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0261002, -96.5453033

11. Bragstad Family Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2585000, -96.4425000

12. Grace Hill Cemetery
Hawarden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0052986, -96.4708023

13. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

14. Valley View Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

15. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

16. Romsdal Cemetery
Norway Center, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1565781, -96.6682739

17. Old Romsdal
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1568946, -96.6684787

18. Erickson Cemetery
Alcester, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0113983, -96.5886002

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Alcester, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0266991, -96.6192017

20. Tuntland Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1711006, -96.6866989

21. Grand Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2538400, -96.6287700

22. Beloit Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2902985, -96.5582962

23. Gothland Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0764008, -96.6877975

24. Richland Cemetery
Inwood, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3027992, -96.4122009