Lois Whipple Adrian, Michigan Obituary

Lois Whipple

Lois Marie Whipple, age 67, of Adrian, passed away on November 8, 2019, at Provincial House surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 23, 1951, in Lima, OH to Frederick and Mary Jane (Merschman) Elwer. She married Martin A. Whipple on September 26, 1981, in Hudson. Lois began her career in 1971, at Bixby Hospital, as an LPN in the Emergency Room Department. Before retiring in 2010, she found her purpose in the surgical department as the first assistant, where she was loved and respected by the entire staff. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hudson and the Devils Lake Men’s Club. Lois belonged to the Adrian Eagles #2371 and the AmVets Randy Hill Post 1957 Auxillary. She was an E.M.T. for Lenawee County Ambulance. Lois lived to ride her Harley, enjoyed being outdoors in the sun and all animals, especially her dog, Alex. Her greatest joy was being a grandmother. In addition to her mother, Mary Jane, she is survived by a daughter, Erin Whipple; three grandchildren, Kyla, Myron Jr., and Jayla; two sisters, Janet Wright and Virginia (David) Brown; sister-in-law, Lori (Rob Connin) Caza; special friends, Karen Jasmund and Martha Gray; numerous nieces, nephews, and Godchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin on November 17, 2003, her father, Frederick; a brother-in-law, Jack Wright; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Allen and Claudette Whipple; and her fur baby, Alex Visitation for Lois will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, from 4-8 p.m. with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian. The funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Holy Family Parish, St. Mary’s Campus, Adrian with Fr. Tim McIntyre presiding. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be given to the Lenawee Humane Society or the Michigan Lupus Foundation. Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.
December 23, 1951 - November 8, 201912/23/195111/08/2019
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Lois Marie Whipple, age 67, of Adrian, passed away on November 8, 2019, at Provincial House surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 23, 1951, in Lima, OH to Frederick and Mary Jane (Merschman) Elwer. She married Martin A. Whipple on September 26, 1981, in Hudson. Lois began her career in 1971, at Bixby Hospital, as an LPN in the Emergency Room Department. Before retiring in 2010, she found her purpose in the surgical department as the first assistant, where she was loved and respected by the entire staff. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hudson and the Devils Lake Men’s Club. Lois belonged to the Adrian Eagles #2371 and the AmVets Randy Hill Post 1957 Auxillary. She was an E.M.T. for Lenawee County Ambulance. Lois lived to ride her Harley, enjoyed being outdoors in the sun and all animals, especially her dog, Alex. Her greatest joy was being a grandmother. In addition to her mother, Mary Jane, she is survived by a daughter, Erin Whipple; three grandchildren, Kyla, Myron Jr., and Jayla; two sisters, Janet Wright and Virginia (David) Brown; sister-in-law, Lori (Rob Connin) Caza; special friends, Karen Jasmund and Martha Gray; numerous nieces, nephews, and Godchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin on November 17, 2003, her father, Frederick; a brother-in-law, Jack Wright; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Allen and Claudette Whipple; and her fur baby, Alex Visitation for Lois will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, from 4-8 p.m. with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian. The funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Holy Family Parish, St. Mary’s Campus, Adrian with Fr. Tim McIntyre presiding. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be given to the Lenawee Humane Society or the Michigan Lupus Foundation. Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.

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Nov
13
Visitation
Wednesday, November 13 2019
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Anderson-Marry Funeral Home - Adrian Chapel
3050 West Beecher Rd.
Adrian, MI 49221
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13
Vigil Prayer Service
Wednesday, November 13 2019
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Anderson-Marry Funeral Home - Adrian Chapel
3050 West Beecher Rd.
Adrian, MI 49221
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14
Visitation
Thursday, November 14 2019
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Holy Family Parish, St. Mary's Campus
305 Division St
Adrian, MI 49221
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14
Funeral Liturgy
Thursday, November 14 2019
11:00 AM
Holy Family Parish, St. Mary's Campus
305 Division St
Adrian, MI 49221
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14
Burial
Thursday, November 14 2019
12:15 PM
Oakwood Cemetery
333 E. Sienna Heights Dr
Adrian, MI 49221
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