Lois K. Hamson, 78, a four-year resident of Holyoke, Massachusetts, and a 40-year resident of Waseca, died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at Wingate of West Springfield, Massachusetts, of natural causes. Lois was born Nov. 6, 1938, in Albert Lea, the youngest daughter of Edna and John Colstrup. Lois’ sisters are Marion Mueller and Jean Fuhrman, and they reside in Minnesota. Burial and services for family and friends in Minnesota will be announced when arrangements can be made. Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home in Holyoke is handling arrangements.