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Lois Stegman

December 6, 2021
Portage, MI

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Passed away Monday morning, December 6, 2021. Lois was born February 13, 1932 in Maywood, IL the daughter of John and Anna (Wolthuis) DeBoer. Lois received her MBA at Western Michigan University in 1984. She taught Technical Communications in the Engineering department at WMU for 15 years - she loved her students! Lois was an avid knitter. She knitted for family, friends, babies, and teachers. She loved to play bridge and entertain. Her door was always open and she welcomed all. She was always glad to share a cup of coffee and a tasty treat. Lois was a member of the P.E.O. sisterhood, Chapter DI (Charter member since 1966). On January 9, 1954 she was united in marriage to her loving husband George K. Stegman, who preceded her in death on February 4, 1993. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Verne Fricker and Pearl Waterreus. Lois is survived by her children, Susan (William) Land, Joseph (Christina) Stegman; grandchildren, Carol (Dallas) Bailey-Winsemius, Nathan Stegman, and Sushila Stegman; great-grandchildren, Amelia, Levi, and Clayton; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may meet the family from 2:00-3:00pm Monday, December 13 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, 3926 South 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 where funeral services will be held at 3:00pm. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, Laurus Hospice (950 Corporate Office Drive, Milford, MI 48381), or Hope Reformed Church of South Haven. To view Lois' personalized webpage please visit https://www.langelands.com