Lois Helen Schmidt, 80, of Carlinville, IL, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at Lakeside Health and Rehab Center in Carlinville, IL.

Lois was born May 14, 1945, in Fort Wayne, IN, a daughter of Walter and Helen (Kramer) Schwane.

Lois graduated from Stewardson-Strasburg High School in 1963 and earned a degree in education from Eastern Illinois University - which is where she also met Norm, the love of her life. Lois and Norm got married on December 17, 1966. After teaching elementary school for a few years, Lois started her most cherished role as a stay-at-home mom. As Becky and Mike got older, she went to work at the Macoupin County Enquirer. Lois had her own antique business for many years with booths at the Lighthouse Antique Mall, where she enjoyed spending much of her time. She also enjoyed birds and flowers, with her yard full of bird feeders and beautiful flowers. Lois’ favorite times were when she was with her family, and she was always involved in her children’s and grandchildren’s activities and attended their events.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, IL.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, Carlinville.

Burial will take place at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lois is survived by her daughter, Becky (Jason) Lodes of St. Louis, MO; son, Mike (Lori) Schmidt of Carlinville, IL; granddaughter, Sydney (Josh) Sisson of Collinsville, IL; granddaughter, Bailey Schmidt of Staunton, IL; granddaughter, Marley Schmidt of Gillespie, IL; granddaughter, Jordyn Lodes of St. Louis, MO; sister, Grace (Dave) Poertner of St. Charles, MO; brother, Wally (Sherry) Schwane of Camas, WA; brother, John (Ruth) Schwane of Broken Arrow, OK; brother, Jim (Ada) Schwane of Whitehouse, TX; brother, Tom (Kathy) Schwane of Waterloo, IL; sister, Helen O'Neal of Washington, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Carlinville Public Library or to the Macoupin County Historical Society.

Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in her memory.

Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.