Lois Catherine Groulx

September 23, 1929 - September 25, 2020

Lois Catherine Groulx, 91, of Essexville, our helpful, loving, kind, and considerate sister, aunt, and loyal friend went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2020. Lois was born in Essexville on September 23, 1929, the daughter of the late Frank and Lorraine (Sitterding) Groulx. Lois was a graduate of Bay City Central High School, with the last mid-year graduating class in February of 1949. She went on to work as a nurse's aid at Mercy Hospital, and eventually retired from McLaren Bay Region. Following retirement, Lois was a devoted volunteer at the hospital. She was a faithful member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir, enjoyed quilting, and belonged to “The Keenagers.” Above all, Lois loved her family and enjoyed being active with her nephews, niece, and their families; and loved to attend all their sporting events. Her selfless and loving ways will live on for years to come. Lois leaves to carry on her legacy, her sister, Nancy Drummond; niece, Kathy (Mike) Rulli; nephews, Greg (Terri) Close, Paul (Bobbi) Close, Mark (Vicki) Close, Tim (Bobi) Drummond, Jim Drummond (Martina Celerin); brother-in-law, Jack Close (Jill Salwasser), along with many great nieces and great nephews. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Close and brother-in-law, Thomas Drummond. Lois’ Funeral Ceremony will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1705 Nebobish Ave., Essexville at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Rev. Erwin Hutter will officiate with interment to follow in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Visiting will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center, and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The entire family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home for their compassionate care. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home or Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.