Visitation Tuesday February 21, 2017, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Manning
Funeral Service Wednesday February 22, 2017, 10:30 AM at United Methodist Church, Manning
Interment will be in Manning Cemetery.
Reverend Vicki Fisher, Officiating
Congregational Hymns "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" "How Great Thou Art" "Because He Lives"
JoAnn Karsten, Accompanist
Casket Bearers ~ Nephews: Terry Anthony, Troy Anthony, Jarad Anthony, Chad Anthony, Todd Anthony, Justin Anthony
Honorary Casket Bearers: Duane and Janice Monson, Duane and Joan Mahnke, Ken and Gerry Stripling, Rosie Vollstedt, Gene and Phyllis Kuhl, Ron and Lois Frahm

Lois Ann, daughter of Gilmer and Ida (Gruhn) Anthony, was born December 30, 1935, in Carroll, Iowa. She attended rural schools, Westside Junior High School and graduated from Manning High School in 1954.

On June 3, 1956, Lois was united in marriage with Lowell Stribe at the United Methodist Church in Manning. Lois worked for Erwin H. Hansen Law Office in Manning. In 1958 they started farming north east of Manning while raising their three children. Lois also worked at the Anderson Clinic for both Dr. Chandler and Dr. Myer. She then worked as Site Manager for Manning's Senior Center. After their farm and acreage sale, they moved to their home in Manning in 1989.

Lois was active in the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and P.E.O. She was a member of Homemakers Club and served as President. She found peace and enjoyment in the beauty of flower gardening, reading and playing cards with family and friends. Above all she found great enjoyment in her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lois died suddenly and unexpectedly at Manning Regional Healthcare Center, Manning, on Friday evening, February 17, 2017. She was 81 years, 1 month, and 16 days of age.

Preceding her in death are her parents; grandson, Austin Bailey; brother, Larry Anthony; sister-in-law, Donna Anthony; and Lowell's brothers, Lon Stribe, in infancy, and Dean Stribe.

Lois is survived by her husband Lowell Stribe of Manning; three children: Allen (Carlys) Stribe of Manning, Sue Ann (Allyn) Strecker of Des Moines and Lisa (Larry) Bailey of Des Moines; seven grandchildren: Jennifer (Alan) Morris of Manning, Scott Stribe of Mt. Pleasant, Steven Strecker of Des Moines, Alayna Bailey (Pete Westerkamp) of Des Moines, Andrea Bailey (Shawn Bobbitt) of Waukee, Michael (Lori) Bailey of Montclair, Virginia, and Michelle (Stephen) Hill of Ft. Riley, Kansas; ten great-grandchildren Camden, Brennen and Harper Morris; Rowyn and Julia Hill; Emily, Jane, Wyatt and Morgan Bailey; and Evelyn Bobbitt; brothers, Dan (Eloise) Anthony of Newton, Dick Anthony of Des Moines, and Randy (Jacki) Anthony of Denison; sisters-in-law, Nancy Anthony of Stickney, South Dakota, and Marge Stribe of Manning; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.