Lois Jane Vande Zande

Lois Jane Vande Zande, age 94, of Randolph, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Randolph Health Services in Randolph, Wisconsin.

Lois was born on September 27, 1932, in the township of Randolph, the daughter of Tom and Josie (DeYoung) Tamminga. Lois lived a life marked by faith, music, hard work, and devotion to those around her. She was a graduate of Randolph High School, class of 1950. After graduation, she worked at Schalers in Waupun, Wisconsin.

On October 16, 1952, she was united in marriage to Howard Alsum at Friesland Reformed Church. Throughout her life, Lois shared her musical gifts generously. She served as a church organist, played for the men’s chorus, and also played for Trinity Reformed Church and Emmanuel Reformed Church in Waupun. She gave private piano lessons for many years and touched many lives through her love of music and teaching.

Later, Lois set aside her piano lessons to help her son in the produce business. She eventually retired in 1999. She and her husband were active in church youth groups, and she was also a member of the Dorcas Circle Church Group. Her faith remained an important part of her life and was reflected in her service to her church and community.

Lois also enjoyed traveling. She and Howard traveled to different parts of the United States and Canada. In 1981, her husband and son died in a plane crash, a tragedy that deeply shaped her life.

On December 31, 1987, she was united in marriage to Harvey Vande Zande. Together they also enjoyed traveling and loved spending the winter months in Florida. They were both members of the Rock River Country Club in Waupun.

Lois is survived by her daughters, Cindy De Vries and Shelley (Kevin) Wiersma both of Cambria; grandchildren, Stephen (Lesley) De Vries, Michael (Kailyn) De Vries, Ashley (Alex) Ralph, Courtney (Chad Bortz) Wiersma and Brittany (Manuel) Ramirez; great grandchildren, Mia, Scarlett, Carmen, Hazel, Liam, Ellie, Nellie, Lynnie, Carmine and Ada; brother, Merlyn Tamminga; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Tamminga. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Alsum; second husband, Harvey Vande Zande in 2022; son, Glenn Alsum; son-in-law, Alan De Vries; parents; sister in infancy, Lois; and brothers, James (Geri) Tamminga and Nathan Tamminga.

In honor of Lois, memorial contributions can be made to Friesland Community Church.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Randolph Assisted Living, Randolph Health Services and Agrace Hospice for their compassion and care.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Friesland Community Church, 107 East Winnebago Street, Friesland, WI 53935.

A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Friesland Community Church with Pastor Darrin Vant Hoff officiating. Burial will follow at Friesland Cemetery.