Obituaries

December 11, 1934 to June 5, 2024

WINAMAC - Lois McKinley, 89, of South Bend (formerly of Winamac) passed away early morning Wednesday, June 5, at the Center for Hospice Care - Ernestine Raclin House in Mishawaka.

She was born Dec. 11, 1934, in Winamac to the late Lon and Flo [Lebo] McKinley. She attended school in Winamac and graduated with the Winamac High School class of 1952. She attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette, for a period of time.

She is survived by:
Lorna (Smed) Miller, Winamac, Daughter
Lee Hoover, Arden, DE, Daughter
Allen (Cindy Cox) Hoover, Dayton, Son
Andy Hoover, South Bend, Son
Ron Hoover, South Bend, Son
Carol (Ricky Sr.) Kline, Mishawaka, Daughter
Grandchildren: Dustin (Jeannie Button) Hoover, Brandi (Nick) Silver, Nathan Gonzalez, Tana Hoover, Nick (Cathy Xiong) Hoover, Chris Hoover, Sarah Hoover, Ricky (Sarah) Kline Jr., Cory (Autumn Howell) Kline, and Stefanie (Jake) Gawne.
Step-Grandchildren: Brian Triesler and Danny Triesler; and someone she considered a Bonus-Grandchild: Adam Snider.
Great-Grandchildren: Cody, Lillie, Michelle, Travis, Chevie, Lylah, Anthony, Alyssa, Damian, Jayden, Natalie, Emily, Ahanya, Ellie, Everett, Riley, Luke, and Bailey.
Joyce M c Kinley, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Geneva M c Kinley, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Some Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Helen (Pete) White, Sister and Brother-in-law
William “Billy” McKinley, Brother
Charles “Charlie” McKinley, Brother
Richard “Dick” McKinley, Brother

During the time she lived in Winamac, Ms. McKinley served as Worthy Advisor for the Rainbow Girls. She was a 50-year member of the Tippecanoe Chapter #96 OES. After moving to South Bend, she held a job in the security department at the former Robertson’s Department Store downtown. She then became a real estate agent and really enjoyed helping families find the perfect home. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a member of the Relief Society. She loved coming to Winamac in August for the McKinley Cousins Reunion, and especially enjoyed connecting with family members she rarely got to see. She had made the reunion last year and was looking forward to it this August. Her grandkids and great-grandkids brightened her days. She will be dearly missed by all those who loved her.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, June 14, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (Friday), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place Mishawaka, IN 46545. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.