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Lois Ann Brookhart, a strong woman of faith and an entrepreneur, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side Thursday, January 1st, 2026, ending a 3-year battle with cancer.
Well known in the Des Moines Catholic church community and a spiritual influence to many, Lois is survived by her children: Adriana Welton, T. Gordon Welton, Jerry Welton, Katya Nicholson and Yurii Brookhart; step children, Lynn Brookhart, Linda Murphy, Kurt, Chris, Craig and Skeet Brookhart; her brother Terrance G Welton, and her sister Marietta Jackson. Lois had many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband James H Brookhart, mother Berniece M Raye-Welton, brother David Welton and stepson, Jimmy Brookhart.
Here’s to celebrating you, Home. We love you, we’ll miss you, and we’ll carry forever our memories of you in our hearts.
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
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