Lois M. Kromm, 80, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 31, 1930, in Whitewater, the daughter of Edward and Jordis (nee Johnson) Bromley. Lois spent her childhood summers at her grandfather’s farm in La Grange, where she had many fond memories. She married John Kromm Sept. 15, 1951, in Wauwatosa. Lois and her husband enjoyed gardening and she canned much of her produce. Sauerkraut was one of her specialties that became gifts at Christmas along with other canned vegetables. She loved animals and enjoyed the family dogs. Lois and John were very devoted to each other. She enjoyed working alongside John in his projects. Lois was a loving mother who will be deeply missed by her family.

Lois is survived by her children Darrell (Mary) Kromm of Reeseville and Amy Fredrick of Juneau; her grandchildren, Kay (Justin Woldt) Kromm of Nebraska and Linaria Kromm of North Carolina; her sisters Elaine Bromley of Land O' Lakes and Beverly (Lynn) Turkelson of Ohio. Also surviving are nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Visitation is Friday Oct. 22, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Little Chapel of the Flowers at Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 West Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Interment Wisconsin Memorial Park.

Memorials to the American Parkinson Disease Association Inc., www.apdaparkinson.org, would be appreciated.

The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Hartford is serving the family. www.berndt-ledesma.com.