Lois Asmus
Oct. 13, 1932 - Dec. 24, 2014
NILES - Lois Jane (Siebert) Asmus, 82, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at West Woods of Niles following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 13, 1932, in Niles, to the late Frank W. and Dorthea J. (Dickeson) Siebert. After graduating Niles High School, Lois met the love of her life and married Duane Edward Asmus on October 21, 1950, at a ceremony at St. John's United Church of Christ in Niles. A homemaker most of her life, she found time to work as a cook for the Niles School District, H & R Block, and volunteered for several years at Northside Child Development Center. Lois was a faithful member of St. John's United Church of Christ where she was active in various capacities. Lois enjoyed spending time camping with family and friends. She was gifted at growing flowers in her garden. She liked reading and reminiscing about her family history. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and she loved spending time with them, especially through the years at the Cass County Fair and any activities in which they were involved. Lois was a wonderful mother, grandmother and a terrific G.G. She was devoted to her entire family, and will be remembered for the countless lives she touched by baking, cooking and giving of her time to anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her parents; herhusband, Duane E. Asmus; six siblings, Frances Hipshear, Gladys Lewis, Floyd Siebert, Beatrice Shinneman, Alice Snyder and LaVern Siebert. Lois is survived by her two sons, Garry (Sandy) Asmus of Dowagiac and Steve (Kathy) Asmus of Vandalia; a daughter, Sue (Bart) Benjamin of Niles; eight grandchildren, Brian and James Asmus of Dowagiac, Edward (Angie) Asmus of Vandalia, Amy Asmus of Niles, Matt and Kristin Asmus of Vandalia, Brad Benjamin of Niles and Anna Benjamin of Quincy, Michigan, three great-grand-daughters, Bailey and Abigail Asmus, and Sophie Brewer; a sister, Jean (Fred) Patchett of Portage, Michigan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A time of visitation will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Brown Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 29th, at St. John's United Church of Christ at 11:00 a.m., with an interment following at Silverbrook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Lois' memory to St. John's United Church of Christ, 601 N. Sycamore Street, Niles, Michigan 49120. Lois' family would like to thank all of those who have shared this journey with Lois and her family. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Those wishing to leave a message for the family, upload a photo of Lois or send their condolences may do so at our website atwww.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.
Published in South Bend Tribune on Dec. 27, 2014