In loving memory of
LOIS LOONSFOOT ALDRED
April 28, 1945 - April 27, 2020
Lois Loonsfoot Aldred was 74 years old the day she walked on with the spirits. Following a positive diagnosis of Covid-19 and a brief illness while living at Norlite Nursing Center, Lois joined her husband, Jere David Aldred, on April 27, 2020. She leaves behind a family who love and miss her very much.
Lois was born in Baraga, Michigan on April 28, 1945 and was a proud member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.
Lois was a devoted mother and grandmother who found great joy in spending time with her family. She loved fishing with her husband, picking berries in the summer, meals with her family and going on adventures with her children and grandchildren. Her family will remember her fondly as a strong passionate woman whose greatest joy was her family. Her contagious smile, affectionate songs and beautiful laugh will live on in our hearts.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Marcella and James Loonsfoot; and siblings, James Loonsfoot, Barbara Haalapa, Patricia Pillsbury, Lawrence Loonsfoot and Jean Aho. She is survived by her brother, Kenneth Loonsfoot of Marquette; sister, Agatha (Michael) Cardinal of Assinins; four children, Regina Richer-Brewer, Sherri Loonsfoot-Aldred, John J. Aldred and Tanya Aldred; seven grandchildren, RaShae Pree, Sydney Pree, Jarin Pree, Skye Richer, Aiyana Aldred, Maya Aldred and Chloe Aldred; four great-grandchildren, Destinee Pree, John Nathaniel Jr., Izaiah Nathaniel and Julius Nathaniel V; and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A gathering for friends and family to celebrate Lois's life will take place at the Keweenaw Bay Community Center in Baraga at a later date.
Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting Lois's family where memories and condolences may be shared at canalefuneral.com