Nancy J. Lofland, 71 of rural Frankfort, died October 10, 2019 at Mulberry Health and Retirement Community. She was born September 30, 1948 in Lafayette, Ind. to Rolla & Mary “Dolly” (Doppelfeld) Alkire. She married Paul T. Lofland on March 24, 1979 in Chicago Heights, IL and he survives.
Nancy attended Bloom High School IL and Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, IL. She was recognized as the first female journeyman mold maker in the glass industry in the United States. She worked for Owens, IL Glass Company, Newport Ammunition Depot in Newport, IN, Rexnord Chain Company and Ford Motor in Indianapolis. She and her husband moved to rural Frankfort in 1988. Nancy was a member and active in the Kelly Crossing Church of God in Frankfort. She was the Indiana State Coordinator of the “National Day of Prayer” for several years. She enjoyed intense Bible study and copied the Bible out by hand in cursive.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral Celebration will begin at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Daniel Miller officiating. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2019 at Beech Cemetery, Coal City, Ind. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
Survived by:
Husband, Paul T. Lofland of rural Frankfort, son, William “Tab” (Lisa) Muirhead of Lowell, Ind., brother, Rolla (Lynnda) Alkire of Indianapolis, 3 grandchildren, Jessica (Ryan) Rust, Paul Muirhead, Katelyn “Katie” Muirhead and 2 great grandchildren. Evan Rust and Corbin Muirhead.
Preceded by:
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jim K. Muirhead and sister, Connie Bell
Paul and family, So sorry to hear of your loss.
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Facebook Twitter GooglePaul, I am so sorry to about Nancy. You and your family are in my prayers.
Linda Webster
ALZ group
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers. Hugs to you all
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Facebook Twitter GooglePaul, we are truly sorry for your loss. Nancy was always happy and had a smile on her face to brighten everyone’s day. It was a pleasure to work with her, she will be greatly missed. We have also enjoyed getting to know you over the years and hope that you continue to keep in touch with us at Mulberry Health. You are both in our thoughts and prayers. In lieu of flowers, several staff members have come together and we have made a charitable donation to the Alzheimer organization in memory of Nancy. Blessings we wish you.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI’m so sorry for your loss! She is with God now and at peace! Prayer for you all! Martin and Connie
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Facebook Twitter GooglePaul & family, we were sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. We remember her generosity in passing out her homemade Scripture Bread at our church. Always a day brighter. God bless you. Prayers.
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