Grandma,
Woke up early and you are on my mind with Jess.   He is hurting so much.  This breaks my heart.   His love for you will never die.   
I miss your stubbornness, interest in everyones life.  Missing J like I do.  I love you Gram.  May God and you continue to watch over all of us.   🙏🙏💕😘


Happy anniversary sweetheart.

I still say I Love You,
But now there's no reply.
I always feel your presence
As if you never left my side.

I remember your comforting voice.
Now there's not a sound.
Only echoes from the past
Follow me around.

You're always by my side,
But I can't hold your hand.
The reason why God took you
I find hard to understand.

Summer days seem much shorter.
Dark nights just linger on.
Dreams turn into nightmares
When the one you love has gone.

But real love never fades.
It still burns like the sun.
Although they're far away,
Those memories go on and on.

Your spirit will never die
It shines like the stars.
I know you're sleeping in heaven,
But you're living in my heart. 

Love Jess


Lois was a blessing in my brothers life. Although I didn’t spend much time with her she was always a sweet kind role model for me. May she Rest In Peace and I am grateful for all the joy she brought Jess throughout the years.  Love ya Lois and you will be missed.  

Mom when I made my calendar out this year  I looked at 97 and thought wow it doesn't seem possible . The years fly by. All the cards I would send and you would say  "Where's my other ones."
 I love you so much Mom and miss you like all get out. 
You're the  lucky one. You're spending your birthday with Jesus this year.I always thought you'd live to be 100. God had other plans.

Today is full of memories
Happiness and tears
Of birthday celebrations
We have shared throughout the years
And though I'll always miss you
The endless joy you brought
Warms my heart with gratitude
And fills my every thought
Wherever you are resting
I hope you can see
How precious and uplifting
Your memory is to me
I feel you are with me
In everything I do
So I'll celebrate your birthday
Happy birthday my darling

Love Jess



Sweetheart:  Today we would have celebrated the 49th year of our first kiss. 
The first time
I kissed you
I was hooked.
One kiss and I was addicted
I knew then, that no one else could ever make me feel
such an electric spark
The instant I drew back from your lips
and looked into those perfect eyes
I knew, I would follow you to the end of the earth        LOVE JESS

Lois's words concerning her children. Phil, Mike, Karen, Steve, Suzie

What's Phillip made of,  made of
What's Phillip made of
For heaven's sake,  What's' wrong now?
That's what Phillip is made of

 What's Mickie made of,  made of
What's Mickie made of
Frogs & rocks &  old dirty socks
That's what Mickie is made of

What's Suzie made of, made of
What's Suzie made of
Little pink toes & a cute little nose 
That's what Suzie is made of

What's Stevie made of, made of
What's Stevie made of
Two big brown eyes, just like pumpkin pies
That's what Stevie is made of

What's Karen made of, made of
What's Karen made of
Little golden curls, that set your heart awhirl
That's what Karen is made of

Lois loved walking in the sand at South Padre Island Texas. Her foot prints are on the left and mine are on the right.

These words were written by Lois in 2008 Daily Companion

Lois liked to write about different things as LOLO  or Guardian Angel.  She wrote this one concerning Jada 

I can't believe all the wonderful things Grandma loved.   The love the picture of little J and all the animals she had in the crib.   Love you!!

Lois's  reason for creating  "Myrtle Turtle" 

When I was still in the Navy, Lois was auditing  a pay record that was part  of my unit.  While standing by her desk, she memtioned to the other auditor she had a craving for kisses.  The next day I gave her these kisses.



Later in time Lois informed me that she was referring to real kisses from me.

Secret messages from Jess to Lois after first kiss 1971  
Lois  indicating Jess as her   "TEDDY BEAR"

this secret message was from Lois to Jess

Jess's secret message to Lois, who audited work he turned in that  produced checks to  pay   members of the Navy.  After their first kiss 1971

Lois's response to Jess's secret message 1971

I really enjoyed celebrating Jess’ birthday and getting to hear so many stories about his and Grandma’s life together. I learn something new everyday and I’m grateful that she is still so present in our lives. 

Got to have birthday dinner with Jess for his big day.  We had such a good time.   Grandma, lots of stories of the two of you.  I miss you so much.   Love nikki

Lois always liked Dalmatians.  Being the devoted husband,  I fulfilled her wish.

Lois always said that I was her Teddy Bear.  

Today is my birthday.  I'm celebrating by displaying pictures of Lois
showing how beautiful she was.       

Jess transferred from Great Lakes Illinois  to Marine Corps Finance Center Kansas City Missouri  February 2, 1974.  These were entries in Lois's Great Lakes Credit Union Pocket Pal 1974

FATE OR GOD'S INTERVENTION
LOIS BEGAN HER CAREER AT NAVY REGIONAL FINANCE CENTER GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS IN APRIL 1967. 
JESS  BEGAN HIS  CAREER IN THE US NAVY  9/26/1967  AS A  RECRUIT,  NTC GREAT LAKES ILLINOIS
GRADUATED FROM BOOT CAMP 12/12/1967
WENT HOME TO  UTICA NEW YORK ON LEAVE FROM 12/13/1967  TO 12/27/1967.
12/28/1967 TO 3/18/1968 TRAINING FOR DUTY ABOARD USS NEW JERSEY BB-62
3/19/1968 TO 7/28/1969  SEA TOUR ABOARD USS NEW JERSEY BB-62 WHICH INCLUDED TIME SPENT OFF THE COAST OF VIETNAM
7/29/1969 TRANSFER  APPROVED TO ATTEND   DISBURSING "A" SCHOOL SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA
WENT HOME TO UTICA NEW YORK ON LEAVE 7/30/1969 TO 8/28/1969
8/29/1969 TO 11/13/1969  DISBURSING STUDENT 
11/14/1969 APPROVED TRANSFER TO NAVY REGIONAL FINANCE CENTER GREAT LAKES ILLINOIS
ON LEAVE IN UTICA NEW YORK 11/15/1969 TO 12/1/1969
12/2/1969 STARTED WORKING AT NAVY REGIONAL FINANCE CENTER GREAT LAKES ILLINOIS
WAS ASSIGNED TO SECTION WHERE LOIS WAS AUDITOR.  
WAS  DISCHARGED  FROM NAVY  7/2/1971.  
BEGAN WORKING AS CIVILIAN 7/6/1971 IN SAME SECTION WHERE LOIS WAS STILL  AUDITOR.
  ON JULY 10, 1971 INVITED LOIS TO SEE MOVIE "LOVE STORY" AT LOCAL DRIVE IN THEATER. SHE ACCEPTED.  
DURING THE MOVIE  HE HAD KISSED HER AND HIS LIFE WAS CHANGED FOREVER.  WE WERE IN LOVE FROM THAT MOMENT.


LOIS'S  WORDS :
REAL "STAND BY ME"
WHEN I TOOK THAT JOB AT GREAT LAKES NAVY FINANCE CENTER IN 1967.  I NEVER KNEW THAT I WOULD MEET THE LOVE OF MY LIFE AT 43 YEARS OLD (4 AND 3 ARE 7) LUCKY SEVEN
A HAND FULL OF HERSHEY KISSES HELD BY A WHITE NAVY SAILORS CAP WAS THE START.  LITTLE NOTES WRITTEN TO ME ON SMALL TAGS USED IN WORK ON THE PAY RECORDS.
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY THAT IS ATTEST TO THE MAY-DECEMBER THEME.  I BELIEVE IT WAS THE POWER OF GOD'S INTERVENTION THAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER.

Lois was very patriotic.  With her sewing talent she created this tablecloth in 2013.

I HAD TOLD LOIS ABOUT MY MOM WEARING BANDANAS FOR HEAD COVERING.  WITH HER TALENT SHE SEWED THESE QUILTS, WHICH WE  GAVE TO MY MOM AND  DAD FOR THEIR ANNIVERSARY IN 1998.

Lois loved to sew.  In 1998 Lois sewed these outfits for my mom. Lois was a very beautiful and talented person.

My mom wearing one of the outfits created by Lois.  This was in 1998, her 50 year anniversary.  My mom was so happy that  Lois used her talent to create these outfits for her.

When Lois joined ABOR DAY FOUNFATION,  she received some free trees poplar to this area.  We planted the trees.  This is Lois by one of the trees in 1993.   She really loved trees.

I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Sis.  My memory is that she was always smiling and had a good word to say- it has been years since I have seen her, but I have thought of her often.  My condolences to my cousins and Jess.  Love-Barb Brogan Patterson

These driver licenses illustrate Lois's  beauty never changed throughout the years.

I was honored to share her happiness too.

In 1990 Lois and I traveled to Seattle Washington to visit her daughter Karen. Upon returning home we discovered SUMMIT BROGAN HILL. Lois was so happy being this was her maiden name.

No distance traveled, nor days unraveled, can set my heart to another; always true t'will fly to you, my dearest, my darling, Mother.

But time nor tide nor waters wide can ween my heart to another, for ever true  t'will fly to you, my sweet, my darling, Mother.

This is a picture Julia has in her family collage. Bailey and Julia enjoyed our special time together.

I love you Grandma. One of my most fond memories is sharing some stories of your past. I asked how you and Jess met. The story brought the most beautiful smile to your face. I am so hopeful that I will, one day, marry a man that is as kind, loving, and giving as Jess has been to you. You have been a true inspiration. 

I met Lois when I worked at the Navy Regional Finance Center, Great Lakes, IL. I was in my 20’s and we became great friends.  She was a beautiful lady inside and out.  She had a great sense of humor and was fun to be around.  She was there for me and gave me advice and guidance.  I never forgot her and called her just last year.  I can see by all the pictures that her family loved her and who wouldn’t love this kind lady.
My condolences to all and to her husband Jess.
Until we meet again Lois,
Love Carla


Grandma has been known to everyone as our guardian angel.    She will be doing this now by God's side.   Grandma saved my life and raised my daughter.   I will always grateful for what she has done.  Love you always and forever.


The wonderful life of Lois Irene Zupan-Hall, as recalled  by her husband Jess, when he would be listening.  Lois was born in Alburnett Iowa  July 17 1923.   Her dad was John Brogan and her Mom was Dora Mae  Stahle Brogan.  She was the youngest of seven  children and the only girl.  Her brothers were Carl, Clifford,  Laurence, Everett, Otis and Herbert  While growing up in iowa her brothers made sure that she was the youngest through  practical jokes and others things brothers do to their siblings.  Due to her fear of falling and getting hurt Lois never learned to ride a bicycle.  She enjoyed riding our bicycle built for two when peddling from the back seat.  Her brothers caused her fear of water so she never learned to swim. Lois attented a one room school house in Alburnett thru 8th grade.Than she went to  Alburnett high school graudated in 1942  total class of 22.  Upon graduating she decided to go to Corpus Christy, Texas.  Here she met Marie( who later became Mrs Rodgers)  and they became best friends.  During her time in Texas she met and married James Zupan.  Lived in Waukegan, Il. They had five children Philip(Phil), Michael(Mike) , Karen, Stephen( Steve)and Susan(Susie).   After Susan was born Lois worked different jobs. Her favorite job was working at Sears for Mrs Swanson in the accounting section.   In 1967 Lois went to work for the Navy Regional Finance Center Great Lakes Illinois.  She then went to the Marine Corps Finance Center Kansas City Missouri, retiring in 1992, as a supervisor in settlements division.   While at Great Lakes she met her current husband Jess. Together they traveled to many different family gatherings thoroughout the great USA. She was a loving and caring person throughout her life.  She was a great influence on many people and really enjoyed helping to take  care of Jada Tucker.   She enjoyed her life to the fullest and will be greatly missed.  Good bye to the our wild irish rose.


OBITUARY

Lois Irene Zupan-Hall

July 17, 1923 – March 21, 2020

McGilley & George Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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