Lois J. Sturm

Lois J. Sturm, 79, of Kingsford, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Lois was born February 17, 1942 in Foster City, MI, daughter of the late Walter and Georgina (Carlson) Raether. She graduated from Felch High School in 1960 and moved to Kingsford where she started as a teller with the Commercial National Bank and worked for over 30 years. The first drive-thru teller in the area, Lois was known for her humor, quick wit and endless supply of jokes, some of which would make you blush. She had some very special co-workers that became life-long friends. Lois married Gary Sturm on November 26, 1966 in Foster City. They lived in Kingsford and raised two sons, Chris and Gary. She was a member of American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Lois was very creative and made many ceramic decorations. She grew beautiful flowers, loved birds and snowmen, gathering quite a collection. She loved spending time with her family and adored her grandsons. Lois is survived by her husband, Gary; two sons, Christopher (Susan) Sturm of Kingsford and Gary Sturm (Ginger Johnson and son Levi) of Menominee; three grandsons Joseph, Jonathan and Luke Sturm; two brothers, Gary (Lorraine) Raether and Guy (Kathy) Raether; a sister, Linda Raether; a brother-in-law, Darwin Dixon; sister-in-law Barbara Braspennickx and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by a sister, Lola Dixon and brother-in-law, Bob Braspennickx. Visitation will be held from 8:30 to 10:30am on Friday at the Kingsford Funeral Home in Kingsford. A memorial mass will follow at 11:00 am at American Martyrs Catholic Church of Kingsford. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Quinnesec Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. The family would like to thank the staff at Pinecrest for their care of Lois during her stay this summer. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements. Condolences to the family of Lois Sturm may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

Lois J. Sturm

February 17, 1942 - September 6, 2021