Lois A. Brinks
May 17, 1928 - March 10, 2011
Lois A. Brinks of Cadillac died Thursday evening March 10, 2011 at Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac. She was 82. Lois was born in Cadillac on May 17, 1928 to William & Edith (Gruchow) Schalton and they preceded her in death. Lois attended McKinley Elementary School and graduated from Cadillac High School in 1946. She was a homemaker and had been employed at Michigan Bell Telephone and Fashion City Store as manager. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cadillac. She was an avid knitter and enjoyed walking and concerts in the city park. Survivors include her sons: Douglas (Marsha) Brinks of Kawkawlin, MI and Dennis (Gretchen) Brinks of Cadillac; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Bertha Boley and Irene Payne. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. In lieu of flowers you are asked to contributions to Mercy Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.
Lois A. Brinks of Cadillac died Thursday evening March 10, 2011 at Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac. She was 82. Lois was born in Cadillac on May 17, 1928 to William & Edith (Gruchow) Schalton and they preceded her in death. Lois attended... View Obituary & Service Information