Lois E. Weborg

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Lois E. Weborg, 88 of Princeton, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Aperion Care Nursing Home, Princeton, Illinois.

Lois Elaine Johnson Weborg was born March 14, 1932 to the Rev. and Mrs. J. Alfred Johnson in Galesburg, Illinois. She was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Covenant Church of Galesburg and educated there in the public school system. She then attended and graduated from the North Park Junior College in Chicago and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln with a major in elementary education and upon graduation began teaching in Lincoln.

She and John were married June 7, 1953 when he was serving as intern pastor at the Lincoln, Nebraska Covenant Church and finishing his education at the University. They moved to Chicago where John finished theological seminary in 1961.

Lois was content to make her witness by means of the keyboard-piano and organ and needle and thread where she served as organist. She practiced diligently. It was for the glory of God and /or to lead the people in song. It was never her solo.

As for needle and thread: For a number of years she designed and sewed the ordination stoles, often 50-60 per year, and each year she had a new theme. One year she designed and sewed all of the altar and pulpit cloths for the church year for the seminary chapel at North Park and dedicated them to the 75th anniversary of her father's graduation from seminary. Then Lois wrote a biblical and theological exposition of the themes.

She was an educator. For years she led children's church at North Park Covenant Church in Chicago where we were members. Monday evenings at home I knew better than to talk. This was Lois' night to prepare for next Sunday, once in a while to write music.

In our school system in Chicago, Sauganash Elementary, Lois was the "picture lady." She was a regular visitor at the Chicago Art Institute bringing classical art to the classroom and making presentations to the classroom. From what I'm told her visits were much appreciated.

Her legacy to us is fidelity in faith, hope and love, all rooted in the Triune God of creation, redemption and promise.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Corrine, and brothers: Dean and Jeremy.

She leaves this bequest to John, her husband, Judy her sister-in law, children: Clement (Sharon) Weborg, and Catherine (James) Allicks, grandchildren: Shelby, Cody (Shelby), Tyler, Casey. Jamie and Lilly; nieces: Gail (David), Deana (Mike), Nina (Chuck); nephew: Bill (Tamilla); and the late Linda Lane (Steve); nephew: Ben (Jennifer) Johnson and niece Andrea (David) Oliver; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

The lives of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace and light perpetual shines on them.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, Princeton, Illinois. Due to Covid restrictions, seating is very limited and by reservation only, beginning 9 am Monday, February 22, HERE.  Please join us for a live streaming of the service HERE.

Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, Illinois. Due to Covid-19 masks and social distancing will be required and the number of people in the building at a time will be limited. Memorials may be directed to the care and maintenance of the organ at the Evangelical Covenant Church, Princeton. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

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  1. I will always remember Lois, John and her family coming to our house for Thanksgiving. Lois never ate the crust of her pumpkin pie so I would clear the dishes from the table and eat her crust in the kitchen. Then we would talk and play games while the men watched football. Lois laughed easily and often and sometimes couldn’t stop. I liked that about her. She also never forgot a birthday. When I was in elementary school, she made me the most fabulous dresses. I will never forget the pink plaid one with pleats. She was an amazing seamstress. I know John, Clement and Catherine will miss Lois, but they can be assured she touched many lives and faithfully served the Lord. May God’s love comfort you all.

  2. Dear John and family,
    Our hearts are with you as you grieve and celebrate the life of your dear Lois. May God’s peace and comfort be your strength.
    Lovingly with heartfelt sympathy. Phil and Jonna Axelson

  3. Aunt Lois was a woman with confidence and always had a clear voice and opinion in the conversations I got to observe . She was joyful in her sharing of family memories of my dad and Dean and those farther back. I loved receiving her fabulous “bars” while in college and would eat them all in one day. I remember trips to Chicago as a kid to stay with the Weborgs and have such dear memories of those. She and John always made a point to visit us when returning to Chicago after moving back to Princeton and I’m so grateful for those times as well. She was a great friend and sister to my Dad. She will be missed dearly on earth while she rests with the Lord.

  4. Very sorry to learn of your loss. Lois has been in my regular prayers along with her family for many years. She was kind to me in seminary and a very accepting person. Only God knows all that good that she has done. Pax Aeterna.


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