SPRATLING – Lois J. Spratling, age 88, of Sparta, entered into eternal rest with her family at her side on Monday, November 5, 2018. Lois is survived by her children, Steve (Sandy) Spratling, Cindy Spratling, Peggy (Dave) Myers, Kristi (Steve) Wittenbach, Lori (Pat) Garvin, Beth (Rob) Leete, and Nancy (Craig) Swatt; sister, Joan Hodges; brother-in-law, Charles (Joyce) Spratling; sisters-in-law, Susan Piette and Barbara Pennington; eighteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, her very special friend, Helen Reister; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Velma Lovelady and brothers-in-law, John Hodges, Ronald Spratling, Donald Spratling, Ralph Pennington and Charles Piette. Lois was born in Nebraska and remained a Cornhusker at heart. She was a long time parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Sparta, Michigan. Her active life included playing games with her beloved kids and grandkids, reading, bowling and golfing. The family will receive family and friends at the Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue, Comstock Park on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one half hour prior at Holy Family Catholic Church, 425 South State Street, Sparta, with celebrant Rev. Father Rock Badgerow officiating. Private interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. In memory of Lois, please consider making a memorial contribution to Home Repair Services or Faith Hospice.
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