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Lois Chase Obituary
Lois Irene Chase, age 99, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024.
Lois was born on March 8, 1925, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Floyd A. and Hazel D. (Claussen) McGinley, who precede her in death.
She is survived by her children, Michael E. (Pam) Chase of Millersville, Maryland, and Kathleen D. Chase of Michigan City, Indiana; her grandchildren, Ryan Chase, Julie (Travis) Shepard, Angelique Chase, Christopher Chase, Nicole (Michael) (Hill) Whaley and Colette Hill; and seven great-grandchildren.
Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur E. Chase; son, Duane Chase; granddaughter, Melissa Chase; and her sister, Margaret Mumbauer.
Lois was very active with her family and in her community. She was member of First United Methodist Church, a Girl Scout leader, trainer and committee member for 42 years. Lois also was active in the Boy Scouts for 10 years. For more than 50 years Lois was an American Legion Post 37 member in Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a Footlight Player member and volunteered with the soup kitchen. Lois was a proud band mom and was very involved with and devoted to her grandchildren and their activities. Spending time with them was one of Lois' greatest pleasure in life.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington St. Michigan City, IN 46360, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Nancy Nichols officiating. Interment to follow at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.
Expressions of sympathy in Lois' name may be made to: First United Methodist Church.
Visit Lois' online guestbook at www.carlislefh.com. 219-874-4214
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Memories and Condolences
for Lois Chase
Mary Castro
August 31, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dewberry
September 16, 2024
Our deepest condolences
Michael and Petra Dewberry
Dewberry´s
September 14, 2024
Sending our deepest condolences!
Michael and Petra Dewberry
Greg Miller
September 12, 2024
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was so much fun to be around. She influenced so many of us. Memories of being with the Chase family and the Elston marching band, and hearing those words when you needed something; "go see Mama Chase". Praying for your family. God bless
Jody Presser
September 11, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. I met Lois through Scouts (both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts). She was a great mentor to me, and others. I remember her smile. I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time.
Sheila Timmons Page
September 10, 2024
Kathy you had a wonderful loving mother. She gave so much love and support to everyone in everything she did. She was there to assist in Scouts, band where she couldn´t have helped more. I spent as much time as I could with you and your mother. She was the model of everything a mother should be. Always on the go and there to light your Barton or measure someone for a uniform.
I´m so sorry for your loss. I´ll be praying for you and your whole family in this difficult time.
Love , Sheila
Alfred Castro
September 7, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Al and Mary Castro
Jere Page
September 5, 2024
Mrs Chase was the first person to welcome me to Elston marching band. I will always remember her measuring me for my uniform. Almost like yesterday, Sept of 1968!
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