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Lois Showman Obituary

Lois J. Showman

Lois J. Showman, 94, of Bloomville, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin.

Lois was born March 19, 1929, in Sandusky, to Roy and Louise (Lawrence) Anderson. She married Donald L. Showman on Oct. 4, 1948, at Zion Lutheran Church, Sandusky, and he preceded her in death Aug. 12, 1993.

Lois' survivors include two sons, Jerry (Darlene) Showman of Bloomville and Thomas (Cynthia) Showman of Willard; two daughters, Brenda (Prentice Meeks of Davenport, Florida, and Karen (Mark) Lindsey of Republic; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Lois worked as a nurse's aide at Tiffin State Hospital and Ruffing Family Care Center, Bloomville. She was 1947 graduate of Sandusky High School and she enjoyed ceramics, dancing, boating, and spending time with her family and many friends.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; special friend for many years, James Grahl; brother, Roy Anderson; and sister, Thelma Marinello.

Lois' funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home, Bloomville, with Pastor Tom Kagy officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bloomville United Church of Christ or ProMedica Hospice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Apr. 29, 2023.

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Bill Pfefferle

May 4, 2023

Cynthia & Tom,
Our prayers are with you at this time.
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Milly

May 2, 2023

Always enjoyed seeing and talking with her when she would come into the restaurant. So was so sweet. Prayers and comfort to all of you.

Jan Lindsey

April 29, 2023

Karen,Tom,and other family, I'm so sorry to hear of Lois's passing. She was a beautiful, and very friendly lady. My prayers and deepest sympathy to entire family. Jan Lindsey

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