Lois Anne Schoenbeck

It deeply saddens our family to announce the passing of Lois Anne Schoenbeck, age 73, of Valparaiso, Indiana. She peacefully and painlessly left this earth on July 17, 2023. She was born August 31, 1949, in Whiting, Indiana, to Leonard and Maggie Grant. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Schoenbeck; daughter, Melissa Schoenbeck; two brothers: Tom (Charlotte) Grant of Missouri and Jeff Grant of Wisconsin; numerous nieces and nephews. Tom and Lois were close in age and grew up together in Cedar Lake, Indiana. Jeff came along when Lois was a teenager, and he was a welcome joy. A graduate of Crown Point High School, Lois was a dedicated student. She loved history and had dreams of becoming a teacher. She married her childhood love, Jerry Schoenbeck, on August 30, 1969, and they had one child, Melissa Schoenbeck. Lois began her working career in downtown Chicago. After her daughter was born, she spent 11 years as a homemaker. In the early 80s, she took a position at Arthur Weiner's, an upscale clothing factory in Gary, Indiana. Inspired by her mom, Maggie Grant, she returned to school. In 1991, Lois earned an AAS degree from the College of Court Reporting (CCR). She worked as a freelance court reporter for many years in Mishawaka/South Bend, Indiana. In 2002, she began teaching aspiring court reporters at CCR. She developed content for many courses and authored two textbooks. Her patience, encouragement, and attention to detail helped nurture her students' success, which was a source of great pride for her. She retired in 2021. Lois was an avid reader of nonfiction, especially WWII and true crime. She loved to sew and quilt and could make intricate designs with her Husqvarna sewing machine. She was an artist with fabric, creating pulled thread work delicately and meticulously. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lois Schoenbeck's name to ASPCA, www.aspca.org. Lois's life will be honored at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, Indiana, on Monday, July 24, 2023, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. Lois's funeral service will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend. Please go to Facebook Burns Funeral Home page, click on livestream, and you'll be able to watch the service at 12:00 p.m. Entombment at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, Indiana.www.burnsfuneral.com

Lois Anne Schoenbeck

August 31, 1949 - July 17, 2023