Thursday, October 3rd, 2019
Lois Schenking
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, Lois Schenking, beloved sister and aunt, passed away peacefully with her family at her side.
Lois was born on May 4, 1941 in Celina, Ohio to Edward and Marie Schenking. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Celina, Ohio and graduated from Mary Manse College in Toledo, Ohio in 1963.
She was a school teacher in Celina school district for several years before moving to New London, CT. Lois went on to pursue her Master's Degree in Education at Southern Connecticut State University and taught in the East Lyme school system for over 30 years before her retirement in 1999.
Lois enjoyed bowling, traveling and was a true lover of dogs. She was an avid NASCAR fan and Ohio State Buckeyes fan.
Lois is survived by her sister Elizabeth "Betty" Schenking of East Lyme and her brother James Schenking and sister-in-law Jane Schenking both of Waterford as well as four nephews, James Schenking, Jr., Mark Schenking, David Schenking, and Thomas Schenking along with five grandnieces and one grandnephew.
Calling was on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic, CT. A memorial/prayer service followed at Neilan & Sons.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lois can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be shared on Lois' memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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