Lois Bilyeu Donoho, 81 of Sterling, passed away Wed., Oct. 29, 2014 in Sterling. Memorial service 3:00 p.m., Mon, Nov. 10, 2014 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Rev. Sean Cole officiating. Services will conclude at the church.

Lois was born Dec. 2, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska to Glen and Clara Bilyeu. Lois moved to Sterling with her family in 1945. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1951. She worked for the telephone company for four years.

Lois married Dennis Donoho of Salem, Illinois. Together they had four children. They moved to Glendive, Montana where they lived for eighteen years, before moving back to Sterling.

Lois was a born again Christian and a long time member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Lois is survived by her husband Dennis Donoho of Sterling; son David Donoho and wife Glenda of Platteville, CO; son John Donoho and wife Diedre of Bellvue, NE; daughter Judy Meidinger of Hammond, LA; daughter Janet Pankratz and husband Arlyn of Lustre, MT; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister-in-law and dear friend LaVonne Bilyeu.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Don "Shorty" Bilyeu; sister Bonnie Burnworth and grandson Evan Donoho.
Contributions may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church or charity of donor's choice.

Chaney-Reager Funeral Home handled arrangements.