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Lois Sailor Obituary
VILLA GROVE - Lois M. Sailor, 92, of Villa Grove passed away Sunday (Oct. 26, 2025) at Evergreen Senior Living, Champaign.
Lois was born on July 19, 1933, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Earl and Bessie (Palmer) Nifong. She married Charles Sailor on March 29, 1958, in Mishawaka; he preceded her in death in 2021.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Bessie Nifong; and a sister, Delores (Larry) Roeme.
She is survived by two children, Craig (Debra) Sailor and Dr. June (John O'Day) Sailor-O'day; her grandchildren, Damon (Leanna) Allen, Shane O'Day and Kyle O'Day; great-grandchildren, Raegan Allen and Amelia O'Day; and two sisters, Sue (Dennis) Daugherty and Gloria (Tony) Sabo.
Lois graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1951 and worked for a short time as a dispatcher for the city street department. After that, she spent the rest of her life being a loving mother and wife taking care of her family.
Lois loved listening to Elvis, dancing and sewing. She enjoyed watching the Indianapolis 500 and was an avid Notre Dame football fan, rarely ever missing a game.
No services will be held.
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Kyle & Gail Hoke
October 31, 2025
Our condolences to the family. Many years ago Lois (& Chuck) were our neighbors in Hillcrest Subdivision. I remember Lois had a goose on her front doorstoop that she would "dress". When she & Chuck moved back to IN she dressed the goose in a coat, hat, along with a little suitcase for travel, with a sign saying "Goodbye". She always sent a card at Christmas. Rest in Peace Lois.
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