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Lois McDonley Obituary
She was born on Jan 14, 1942 in Kankakee, Ill., to the late Howard and Bessie Diehl. Lois graduated from the University of Illinois and held masters degrees from that institution as well as Roosevelt University in Chicago and Columbia University in New York City. Lois was the author of the children's book, "Tales from India" as well as numerous other published works. Lois had been employed with the City of Colonial Heights for the past two years in addition to her many volunteer programs.
She is survived by her husband, Frank R. McDonley, two sons, Prem K. Upadhyay and Raj P. Upadhyay, Daughter-in-law, Sharon and one beloved grandson, Joseph Bradley Upadhyay, all of Colonial Heights. Other survivors include one sister, Sharon Lang of Annandale, VA, one brother, Joseph B. Diehl of Seattle, Washington and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, Va.
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Kimberly Talley
March 23, 2009
The first time I met Lois, she was working at a place called Ariya Family Chiropractic Center. I knew from the first time I met her, she was someone special. She made me feel so welcome and she was so pleasant. I loved talking to her on the phone whenever she had the time. I grew to love her from there. When I heard of her passing, I was stunned and saddened all at the same time. I cried for the longest time. But I always try to remember she is in a place where she is no longer suffering. One of the people she would always talk about is her grandson Joey. Please know she was so very proud of you. She still is. All of my condolescenes and prayers go out to the family. God Bless!
Sue VadeBonCoeur (Fehland)
March 19, 2009
Sharon...
So sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Vaughn notified many of our classmates and I just wanted to express my sympathy too.
Take care & God love...
Al & Sharon Taylor
March 15, 2009
Al & I are both very sad for you, Sharon. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family.
Barbara Nelson
March 13, 2009
Sharon I can't imagine your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Donald Burnett
March 13, 2009
Sharon, Joey and the all of the family, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I do remember Lois as the studious one, but I think Grandpa thought we were all wild.
Judy Mitchell
March 13, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with Sharon and Lois' entire family. We have been friends most of my life and I have wonderful memories. Lois will truly be missed.
SANDRA JONES(SWARTZ)
March 12, 2009
my thoughts are with you and the family at this trying time. May she rest in peace iside the gates of heaven.
Kenneth Holden
March 12, 2009
Sharon, I am so very sorry. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Jerry Meredith
March 12, 2009
My condolences and prayers are with you.
Kathleen Weaver
March 12, 2009
Sharon Deihl-Lang,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with the loss of your sister.
Rich & Kathy(LaGesse) Weaver
Doug Pelehowski
March 12, 2009
Aunt Lois was one wild and crazy lady...but also a genius who cared enough to bring it down to the level of others...she will be missed...
VAUGHN PATTERSON
March 12, 2009
sharon diehl-lang:
if your sister was the same as you are, you two must have been a pair!!! to the entire FAMILIY our sympathy,
billie j. davis
vaughn l. patterson
sarasota, fl.
Karyn Skopik
March 12, 2009
I remember Lois as a shy quiet girl in high school.
Sharon, life has forever changed but not ended. Lois will be with you always. For those whom we love, will live on in our hearts .
Love,
Karyn and John
Rebecca Stephenson
March 12, 2009
Sharon (Lang),
My condolences on the loss of your sister. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca
Helen and Bill Chigaros
March 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. As Sharon and I made our high school memories, Lois was the always thoughtful "big sister".
Wayne and Jo Dubree
March 12, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Lois's family and our dear friend Sharon Lang. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lisa Pelehowski
March 12, 2009
Hearing family, friends and Layne speak of your kindness and love has touched me so much. You were so admired and loved by every life you touched. Your smile will remain in our hearts forever.
sharon lang
March 12, 2009
Lois was so loved and she will be truly missed. She is forever in our hearts.
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