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Lois Sonday Obituary
age 93, passed away on June 28, 2015. She was born on January 22, 1922, in Racine, Wisconsin to Benjamin and Mildred Silver. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Lois had a degree in audiology and speech. She met Francis Sonday at Walter Reed Army Hospital and they were married on July 29, 1949. After moving to Indianapolis, Lois tutored deaf and hearing impaired students. She was also the audiologist in the ENT Clinic at the old Marion County General Hospital and later for Drs. Gossett and Stephens. A breast cancer survivor, she was a long time volunteer with Reach to Recovery.
She is survived by daughter Jane (Dan) Gooliak, grandchildren Brett (Cori) Carter, Emily Carter and Andy (Marguerite) Gooliak, great grandchildren Hadessah, Maddax, Phoebe and Jocelyn Carter and nieces Patricia Silver and Peggy (Jerry) Michelson.
There will be no calling or services. The family sends it special thanks to the amazing nurses, respiratory therapists and physicians at IU Health North Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to IU Health Hospice, 1800 N Capitol Ave, PO Box 7168, Indpls, 46207-7168. Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan - Carmel.
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Jan Hise
July 7, 2015
Even when I was in high school, Lois always spoke to me as she would an adult, never patronizing or prying. She maintained a true interest in others, even as she faced the difficulties of aging--a very kind and generous person.
July 6, 2015
Your parents were the first ones to greet me when I moved to Grayson Drive in Indianapolis. They were both very special people. I still think of them and how they were always smiling.
Holly Stowe
July 5, 2015
Farewell, Lois. You are truly my Other Mother. I have thought of you often in the last few months. Indianapolis would never have been the same without you.
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