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Lois Mae Danks

1952 - 2025

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1952

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2025

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Lois Danks Obituary

Lois Mae (Johnson) Danks
Manistee, Michigan
03/29/1952 - 07/04/2025
Lois Mae (Johnson) Danks. Age 73, of Manistee, MI, died early Friday morning, July 4, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 29, 1952 in Manistee, MI she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Fredrickson) Johnson. She was a graduate of Manistee High School and Jean's School of Beauty. During her working career, she was employed at the Oleson's Food Store, Lee Ann's Beauty Shop and at the Little River Casino.
During her spare time, she enjoyed making and painting ceramics, plastic canvas, crocheting and cross stitching, working on jig saw puzzles and diamond painting. Lois also loved to go fishing and play bingo at the Manistee Senior Center.
Lois is survived by her husband, Robert E. Danks of Manistee, MI; her sister, Carol Westberg of Manistee, MI; and her nephew, Eric Batterson of Manistee, MI; her step-son and daughter in-law, Robert and Kristie (Rocha) Danks of Yreka, CA; and six great grandchildren; her brother in-law, Larry Danks and family and her close friends, Sue and Jim Willard, Jeri Leffew and Nancy Dandrea. Several cousins also survive her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ruth (Fredrickson) Johnson; and her step-daughter, Rebecca Danks; her grandparents, Charles and Katherine Fredrickson; her sister in-law, Glenda Danks; and her beloved Minka, and many aunts and uncles.
Those wishing to remember Lois, are asked to consider a donation in her name, to Hospice of Michigan.
According to Lois's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. "Lois would like no tears, and for everyone to have a good time after her death". The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Published by Manistee News Advocate on Jul. 12, 2025.

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Mardelle Johnson

July 19, 2025

I’m sorry for your loss. Lois was a wonderful lady with a heart of gold. She helped care for my Parents many years ago, and we loved her . After my Parents passed , we asked her if she would take their dog, Muffin (Muffin loved her!) and she did. Again, she was a very special lady. Sincerely, M Johnson

Aloysius Helminski

July 15, 2025

Do not recall having met Lois, but it sounds that she was a wonderful spirit of a friendly nature. Married to my cousin Bob, she was a gift to our large family-the Danks, Carey's, Helminski's, and others. Her life's Legacy will shine in the smiles of everyone speaking of her. Our Condolences and Prayers/Al & Mary Helminski & Family

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