Lois Rumsey

Lois L. Rumsey, 89, of Michigan City, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1925 in Goshen to Owen R. and Rosa (Cassel) Miller. On July 23, 1945 in Goshen, she married Robert W. Rumsey who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Meredith Rumsey of Michigan City; a son, David W. (Lisa) Rumsey of Minooka, Illinois; four grandchildren, Jennifer Johnson of Columbus, Ohio, Laura (Brian Johnson) Nickell of Indianapolis, Erin Rumsey and Patrick Rumsey both of Minooka, Illinois; three great-grandchildren, Jaina, Jesilyn, and Julianne Johnson; a sister, Jeanette (Cecil) Miller of Goshen; and two brothers, Terry (Virginia) Miller and Floyd (Marie) Miller both of New Paris. Mrs. Rumsey was a 1943 graduate of Goshen High School and moved to Michigan City in August 1964. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Michigan City, where she volunteered for many church duties. Mrs. Rumsey was a homemaker and a part time receptionist for Catholic Family Service (R.S.V. P.) retiring in January 1988 after 13 years. She enjoyed books, gardening and was a part of the "Coffee Girls" who met every Tuesday morning to solve any earthly problems and share support for all the family members of the group. They all raised many children together. The running joke was "Don't let anything important happen on any Tuesday - that's "Coffee Day." Friends may call Sunday, October 11, 2015, from 12:30 until the 1:30 p.m. (CDT) funeral service at St. John United Church of Christ, Michigan City, with Pastor William Fine and Pastor Victoria Ubben officiating. Friends may also call Monday, October 12, 2015, from 12:00 until the 1 p.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Father Larry Biller, St. James Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Contributions may be made to St. John United Church of Christ, 101 St. John Road, Michigan City, Indiana 46360, Michiana Hematology & Oncology; 1668 So. US 421, Westville, Indiana 46391 or to the VNA, 901 So. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360.