Lois G. Miller

Lois G. Miller, 89, of Berrien Springs, passed away peacefully at home on November 4. Lois was born on November 18, 1933 to Vernie & Marguerite (Surch) Koebel in Oronoko Township, MI and graduated from Berrien Springs High School. She was born at home and lived in the same house until her marriage on June 26, 1954 to Murray Miller at Hinchman United Methodist Church in Berrien Springs. Together they raised four children and were married for 68 years until Murray’s death in 2022. Lois was a homemaker and helped her husband on their farm. She and Murray spent many winters at their home in Lake Wales, Florida making numerous new friends. They also traveled, taking cruises to the Caribbean and many trips to Alaska with family and friends.
Lois is survived by her children: Glenn Miller of White Cloud, MI, Jeannie (Tim) Bagley of Aurora, CO, Laura Kirk of St. Joseph, and Patsy Miller of Berrien Springs; grandchildren, Lydia Bagley, Wesley Kirk, Emily Bagley, and Madeleine Bagley; sister Mary Russell of Gallatin, TN; and life-long friend Sheila Gast. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters Marjorie Dunn and Betty Eisenhart.
Family and friends are welcome at the visitation on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 5PM until 8PM at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. A private service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 with Pastor Bill Zebell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to BCF - Veterans Support Endowment, 2900 S. State Street #2E, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 269-556-9450.