Lois Marie Rausch, 68 of Keokuk died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at her home. She was born April 22, 1945 in Tripoli, IA the daughter of Arno and Malinda Hartman Ladage. On August 15, 1964 she was united in marriage to Joe Rausch in Tripoli, IA. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2008. Lois was a graduate of the Professional Business Institute in St. Paul, MN. She had been employed by Dr. Ed McGreevey as a dental assistant until her retirement in 2013. Lois enjoyed gardening and loved flowers. She is survived by one son, Jason Rausch of Keokuk and two brothers, Larry Ladage and his wife Janet of Readlyn, IA and Glen Ladage and his wife Sandy of Tripoli, IA. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Karen Steinbron. There will be no services or visitation.