Lois Jean Fleming

Lois Jean Fleming (Kleinheinz), of Sheboygan, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 15, 2011, passing away at home at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Ed Fleming Sr., loving mother of Nancy Fleming, Patti Schilling (Randy), Mari Gutschow (Todd), Susan Bemis (Peter), Edmund Jr. (Claire) and William (Jessica).

Grandmother of Ryan, Brad, Alyssa Schilling; Patrick, Matthew, Nathan Gutschow; Aleah, Nadine Altmann; Alden, Saxon Fleming; Jackson, Spencer, and Ava Fleming.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alvina Kleinheinz (Wausau), sisters: Sr. Romaine, Dorothy, Pat, Alice, and Jeanne and brother, John Jr. Survived by twin sister, Carol Strupp, sister, Phyllis Lattimer and brother, Jim Kleinheinz.

Lois graduated from St. Scholastica / St. Mary’s School of Nursing (Duluth) in 1950. She was a surgical nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Milwaukee) before marrying Ed in 1957. She was a dedicated Green Bay Packer fan and loyal Brewers fan, always enthusiastically cheering on the team. One of her life pleasures was antique shopping, which led her to Door County. She loved finding reminders of her childhood. The most sought after item was a Kleinheinz glass milk bottle from her family’s dairy. It was this family history that made her an ice cream connoisseur, having never met a flavor she did not like. Lois also loved to watch the birds as they visited the birdfeeder. Several chickadees would hop and chirp on the patio doorstep if she had forgotten to put out bread crumbs as if to say, “Where is our food?” Most days you would find her pouring over the latest crossword puzzle, quizzing anyone who came within earshot on a word she could not get. Lois was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and the Catholic Women’s Club.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Rubina Qamar and staff, Dr. Judy Tjoe and staff, Kim (RN-VNA homecare), MaryAnn (RN-VNA Hospice) and the staff on the 12th floor of St. Lukes Medical Center (Milwaukee).

A celebration of Lois’ life will be at Immaculate Conception Church, Sheboygan on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Visitation at 10:00 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 12:00 noon by Rev. Glenn Powers, Pastor. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Immaculate Conception Parish or St.. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital WWW.stjude.org (note tribute donations)