Lois Ann Rearick

Lois Rearick of Sterling Heights, 81, passed away on September 26, 2024 in Jackson, MI. She was born on May 5, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Carl and Florene (Kroemer) Kruckenberg and grew up on the family farm between Lowden and Clarence. She graduated from Trinity Lutheran School in Lowden and from Clarence Community High School. Lois attended AIC Business College in Davenport, Iowa and worked as a legal secretary for 14 months before enrolling in Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Illinois to become a Lutheran school teacher. Her first assignment was at Zion Lutheran Church in Pierce, NE where she taught for three years before moving to Utica to assume a teaching position at Trinity Lutheran School. Besides teaching 5th grade (and 6th grade for one year), Lois also coached all the junior high girls' sports. While at Trinity, Lois met the love of her life and married Wesley Rearick on July 13, 1974. She quit teaching to become a stay-at-home mom to Beth, Rebecca, and Paul. Rachel joined the family in 1976. During the next 25 years Lois substitute taught at Trinity and other area Lutheran schools and also subbed for 10 years in the Utica schools. In later years she led a seniors' ladies Bible class, helped with Friday Flock and was part of the quilting group that made quilts for Lutheran World Relief. She also assisted Wes on his tax assistance Saturdays during the tax season. Over the years Lois became a loyal Spartan fan, and the family enjoyed many football Saturdays together, both at home games and away games. Football bowl games and basketball Final Fours were also enjoyed. Her meatballs served at the tailgate were known throughout the family as being "the best". Travel was a favorite thing to do. All 50 states were visited, and a number of overseas tours were enjoyed. Magnets were Lois's favorite souvenirs, which an overloaded refrigerator will attest to. Lois is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and siblings Leonard Kruckenberg and Elda Doermann. She is survived by children Beth (Tom) Weber of Itasca, IL, Rebecca (George) Buzsaki of Fremont, CA, Paul Rearick of Downers Grove, IL, and Rachel (Jeff) Conant of Jackson, MI; grandchildren Robbie (Rachel) Weber of Bellevue, WA, Kristi Weber of Schaumburg, IL, Kyle (Becky) Buzsaki of Milpitas, CA, Sarah Buzsaki of Houston, TX, Joshua Conant, Evan Conant, and Chloe Conant of Jackson, MI; and sister Donna Myers of Wilton, IA. Visitation will take place at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd (3 blk E. Of Van Dyke) Utica on Friday, October 4th from 3-8 pm. Funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke Ave, Utica on Saturday October 5th at 1 pm. Lois will lie in state at 12 pm until the time of service at 1 pm. Interment will be at White Chapel Cemetery. Donations in Lois' honor may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Foundation.

Lois Ann Rearick

May 5, 1943 - September 26, 2024