Lois J. Weiss

She was born in New Douglas, Illinois on December 4, 1933, the daughter of Oscar and Ethel Schwarz.

Loving mother of Kathleen, Richard and James, she is survived by her life -long love, husband Thomas L. Weiss. She is also survived by her sister Marilyn Schumacher and brother Perry Schwarz. She was preceded in death by sister, Audrey Johnson and brother, Leonard Schwarz.

She was also the proud grandmother of 7, and great-grandmother of 3.

Lois, a vocalist met Thomas, a trombone player in the band as they were traveling the country in the early 1950's. They fell in love and married on February 14, 1956. They settled in Chicago, the home town of Thomas, but continued performing into the 1990's, primarily throughout Chicago area ballrooms. Music was their passion, their bond, their life inspiration. Lois loved to sing, a natural talent that she began as a young girl on the radio stations of St. Louis.

In the mid-2000 years, they began spending winters in South Florida, following their children to the sunshine state. They eventually remained in Miramar, Florida full time.

A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, March 29, from 6pm to 9pm at Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Home, 6301 Taft St. Hollywood FL. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Fibromyalgia Awareness Organization, FMAWARE.org, in the name of Lois Weiss.

Burial will be private.