Lois "Katherine" Bondra, 88, of Rockford died on February 24, 2019 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Born on November 17, 1930 in Rockford; daughter of Axel and Gladys (Nason) Linder. Lois was formerly employed as a waitress and a CNA. Survived by her children, Eugene (Cindy) Edwards, Eddie (Sharyn) Edwards, Ervin (Ana) Edwards, Elaine Hammond; 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Ryckman; and daughter-in-law, Brenda Edwards. Preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Mike Schultheiss and John Bondra; 3 sisters, 1 brother; son, Pete Edwards; daughter, Ellen Jackson. Memorial visitation on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 2-3 p.m. at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, Celebration of Life at 3 p.m. Cremation rites accorded. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com .