Lois Stone
OBITUARY
It is with a heavy heart that we announce our mom, Lois Hackenberg Stone, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 100. She was born in North Dakota on September 7, 1925 to parents Joseph and Susanna Hackenberg. She is preceded in death by her husband Fred Stone, son Jack Stone, sister Rosemary (Hackenberg) West, and brothers Joe, Frank, and Al Hackenberg. Lois and Al were twins and enjoyed identifying themselves as “wombmates”. Shortly after graduating from Williston High School, Lois and her sister Rose moved to San Diego. Lois and Rose worked in civil service during World War II, proudly serving the war effort by joining the ranks of women remembered as “Rosie the Riveters”. In 1947 Lois married Fred W. Stone. Their children include Jack Stone, Lisa (Stone) Sprague and Michelle (Stone) Arend. Lois and Fred purchased a home in La Mesa and Lois lived there for more than 60 years. Lois’ interests included: The Los Perdidos Camping Club, being a Girl Scout Troop Leader, ushering for the San Diego Symphony, working in the Office of Vital Records and Statistics, and traveling. She was a devoted Catholic and a founding member of Our Lady of Grace Parish in El Cajon. In her lifetime, Lois witnessed nine Papal reigns and 17 different presidents. Her greatest joy was her family – 3 children, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.