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Sally S. Lounsberry
1942 - 2023
Sally S. Lounsberry
1942 - 2023
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Sally Lounsberry Obituary
Sally S. Lounsberry
Ypsilanti Twp., MI
Age 80
Died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 7, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard Joseph and Grace E. (Przyslawski) Niedbala. On April 16, 1966, she married Harold E. Lounsberry at Holy Trinity Student Chapel in Ypsilanti and he preceded her in death on May 1, 2009. Sally was a graduate of Alpena Catholic Central and completed her Master’s Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University. She was a teacher with the Ypsilanti Public School District and also Beaver Island Community Schools. Her family and friends will always remember her love of family and all the time she volunteered her many talents in various community activities on Beaver Island. She is lovingly survived by two sons: Todd (Renee) Lounsberry and Jeffrey (Kathy) Lounsberry; seven grandchildren: Grace, Ava, Blake, Ella, Elizabeth and Noah Lounsberry; and Alex (Olivia) Whalen; her sister, Donna (Jim) Mulso; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ypsilanti, with Fr. Dan Westermann as Celebrant. Interment will take place on Beaver Island, Michigan. Contributions in her honor may be made to the Beaver Island Resale Shop, 26551 Donegal Bay Road, Beaver Island, MI 49782 or Beaver Island Food Pantry, 38211 Kenwabikise Lane, Beaver Island, MI 49782. Envelopes will be available at Janowiak Funeral Home, Geer-Logan Chapel, Ypsilanti where the family will receive friends Monday, March 13, 2023, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m., and at the Church on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass.
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Lois Williams
March 13, 2023
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Ann Miller
March 12, 2023
Sally was a beautiful friend. I will miss her greatly.
My condolences to her family.
Phyllis Kuchnicki
March 12, 2023
Met Sally in High School, I was one of seven who went to Beaver Island to visit Sally. We had such a grand time! Also spending time with her at our class reunions. Prayers to Todd ,Jeff and families.
Karen Morey
March 12, 2023
Sally & I went to high school, junior college, & eastern together. There were many rides back & forth to alpena tat we shared. She & I were married the same year and lived in same area for a while. We reconnected after a class reunion & enjoyed a girls getaway at my place in alpena. We also sent a wonderful weekend on beaver island where sally & harold found peace. I was able to get together with sally when she moved into her condominium & I was living in Wayne. She was taken too early but has left s with good memories of a beautiful person. Hugs & prayers for her family. She lived for those grandkids.
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Timsak Jacque
March 11, 2023
Sending my condolences to the family and friends, Sally was a very sweet and caring woman, who spen her time on Beaver Island in the summer, this is how I met her, is on the Island She will be soooo missed by all who knew her!!!!!!!
Mary & Larry Shellabarger
March 10, 2023
Donna, Jim & family, we are so sorry about the loss of Sally. Praying your memories will carry you through and may she rest in peace on her beloved Beaver Island!
Marie (Boyle) McCauley
March 10, 2023
Sally and Harold were like part of our family! We spent many hours together. So many memories! May Sally rest in peace! Hugs and prayers go out to Todd and Jeff and her extended family! Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!
Nancy Peterson
March 10, 2023
Sally was a friend from Beaver Island. Always a cheerful person. She will be missed on the island. Then I found out she was living in the Ann Arbor area during winter, like us. My condolances to the family.
Marlene Barkley
March 9, 2023
Sally and I were classmates at St Mary’s elementary school and Catholic Central High School. We lived on Dawson St just 2 blocks away. Sally often walked to our house and then we walked to grade school together. Her sister Donna was the same age as one of my younger sisters and often played together. Shared many childhood memories. Will keep all of her family in my prayers. Lose of a loved one is never easy.
Beverly Russell
March 9, 2023
Todd, Jeff and families. Mike, myself and our daughters Lindsay, Erin and Kristen had the great pleasure of knowing and spending time with Sally and Harold on Beaver island. She was such a gracious person and we loved her. She will be truly missed.
Kenneth Hein
March 9, 2023
I remember Sally from high school. We traveled different paths in the years since but did touch base with each other on Facebook. My condolences to all her family.
Thea McKiernan
March 9, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Sally always had a smile and a wave as she zipped down main street in her cute "car". She and Harold were a wonderful couple.
Beth Anne Lucas
March 9, 2023
Sally will be sadly missed on Beaver Island! My condolences to Jeff and Todd and all of their families! God Bless you all!
Beth Anne (Green)and Steve Lucas
Sarah Thomas
March 9, 2023
I'll always remember Aunt Sally as the fun Aunt who would take us to the Toy Museum on Beaver Island shortly after we arrived because she knew we enjoyed it so much. She would also make our favorite cheese dip when we came over and have the torturous concentration game ready for us to play because we loved it. She always made sure you felt comfortable and liked to see others happy. I will miss her dearly but will cherish the fond memories I have of her.
Kathy (Boyle) Zeits
March 9, 2023
Our family will truly miss Sally! She always was so happy to see us as we were to see her! Rest in peace, Sally. Our love and prayers are with you Todd, Jeff and families!!
Helen Denoyer
March 9, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
The Staff of Janowiak Funeral Home, Inc.
March 9, 2023
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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