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Recent Obituary: Lois Ellena Thurston

Lois Ellena Thurston of Grass Lake, age 86, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Chelsea Retirement Community.

She was born April 25, 1936, in Ann Arbor, the daughter of Lewis and Rita (Tice) Elsifor.

Lois was a member of Silver Streaks and Silver Threads with the Chelsea Seniors and a member of the Waterloo Historical Society. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and former altar care member. Lois retired from NSK Bearing Company in Ann Arbor, after 40 years of employment.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea, with Rev. Daniel Pezzica officiating. A viewing will be held at Cole Funeral Chapel on Monday, Jan. 30, from 3-6 p.m.

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