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Lois Drees Obituary
VERSAILLES — Lois Ann (Schmiesing) Marshal Drees, 78, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017, at 5:05 a.m. at her residence. She was born July 23, 1939, in McCartyville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Ann Schmiesing. She worked at Clopay.
She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church; St. Ann's Sodality; and Eagle's Ladies Auxiliary. She was a very strong, protective, caring mother and friend who overcame many obstacles in life and embraced the love of her family. She enjoyed playing cards and traveling with her friends. She loved watching her grandchildrens' activities and made each grandchild feel like her favorite.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Michael Marshal; second husband, Paul Drees; son, Ricky Marshal; brother, Larry Schmiesing; in-laws, Louis and Ruth Marshal, and Edward and Josephine Drees.
She is survived by her children and spouses, Kenneth and Karla Marshal of Versailles, Brenda and Mark Cavinder of Anna, Ohio, Julie and Don Rethman of Jackson Center, Ohio, Steve and Deb Marshal of Versailles, Mark and Connie Marshal of Yorkshire, Ohio, Jeanne and Dave Frey of Cincinnati, Ohio, Julia and Louie Kremer of Versailles, Jenny and Shane Weaver of Versailles; grandchildren, Olivia, Danielle, and Kristopher Marshal, Tiffany Pirkl, Josh Cavinder, Jason Rethman, Megan Roche, Justin, Emily, Mallory, and Katelyn Marshal, Michael, Joel, and Marcus Marshal, Jenna, Andrew, and Paige Burris, Lewis Kremer, Evan Weaver; great grandchildren, Burk, Liliana, Parker, Delaney, and Juliana: siblings and spouses, Marvin and Judy Schmiesing of Jackson Center, Larry and Janice Schmiesing of Anna, Judy and Mike Cechvala of Anna, Tim and Marnell Schmiesing of Anna; stepmother, Betty Schmiesing; cousin, Phyllis Poeppelman, her best friend all her life; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, at St. Denis Catholic Church, 14 East Wood Street, Versailles, with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery in Frenchtown, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 27, from 3 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County or Cancer Association of Darke County. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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Judith
November 30, 2017
Sorry for the lost of your beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May memories of times spent with her along of God's loyal love sustain everyone in times of grieving. PSALMS 119 verse 76.
November 28, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Lois was a great neighbor and friend. She will be missed. Her memories will live in our hearts forever. In our thoughts and prayers.
The Murphy Family
kenneth brown
November 27, 2017
so sorry for your lose.sorry couldn't make it was out of town.Kenneth Brown
November 27, 2017
Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Carol and Tom Langdon (Milford, OH)
Doris and Lonnie Subler
November 26, 2017
Thought and prayers to your family.
Sandy Roach
November 25, 2017
Thinking of the special memories that this family made and the celebration now of Lois's life. When looking at the photos I see so much love in this family. Julie you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Your love for your Mom radiated when you spoke of her to me. May you continue to keep looking up as heaven gained a special angel who is now at peace.
Tony Bey
November 25, 2017
My Condolances to her family...what a remarkable person +++ R I P +++
Diane Cechvala-Morgan
November 25, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Aunt Lois was a wonderful lady. I will always have good memories of her.
November 24, 2017
To the Marshal and Drees families, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this time of sorrow. God bless all of you.
Kenny and Janet McEldowney
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