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Lois Kolb Obituary

KOLB - Lois J. (nee Strebe) Passed away unexpectedly June 4, 2008; beloved wife of the late Laverne Skip Kolb; dear mother of Leah (Robert) Michaels and Wendy Kolb (Jason Speth); loving grandmother of Lindsay Michaels; sister of Rev. Edward L. Strebe (Betty) and Ruth Strebe; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Memorial Service to celebrate Lois life will be held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, Tuesday at 1 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Lois memory may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Capital Appeal Fund or Pioneer Camp & Retreat Center. Mrs. Kolb was a long time active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, active in the Choir and Ladies Aid.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jun. 8, 2008.

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Kristen Cacciotti

June 10, 2008

Wendy,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. This is a very difficult time but feel comfort in knowing that she is with your father again.

Debbie Maxwell

June 9, 2008

Dear Leah and Wendy,
My heart is broken. I love my Aunt Lois and Uncle Skip. I'm thinking of you always.
Debbie
(Carol's daughter)

Carol Bajus

June 9, 2008

Dear Leah and Wendy,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the sudden loss of your Mom. Although this is such a shock to you, all of your family, and me, I know she is now with your Dad in heaven. All my love and prayers,
Carol Ann

Tracy Whitehair & kids

June 9, 2008

Leah
I am so sorry to hear about your mother, please know that you & your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The hardest thing to hear, but yet the most wonderful thing to know is that she is at peace in the Lords arms.

Wendy Szymanski

June 8, 2008

Leah and Wendy, How sad I am to hear of your mother's unexpected passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,

valerie stoughton

June 8, 2008

dear wendy,
i was so sorry to hear of your mom's death.
val stoughton [gymnastics]

Brad and Donna Dreier

June 7, 2008

Wendy and family,
our dearest sympathy to you and your family. if you need anything,please call.

Bob,Maureen & "Uncle John" Michaels

June 6, 2008

We send our love to Leah and her family. God bless you all.
"I am home in Heaven, dear ones: oh so happy & so bright. There is perfect joy & beauty in this everlasting light. I am now at peace forever." (one of my favorite poems).mm

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