Lois M. Sailor

Lois M. Sailor, 92, of Villa Grove passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Evergreen Senior Living in Champaign.

Lois was born on July 19, 1933 in Mishawaka, IN to Earl and Bessie (Palmer) Nifong.  She married Charles Sailor on March 29, 1958 in Mishawaka, IN; he preceded her in death in 2021.

She is also preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Bessie Nifong, and a sister, Delores (Larry) Roeme.

She is survived by two children, Craig (Debra) Sailor and Dr. June (John O’Day) Sailor-O’day; grandchildren, Damon (Leanna) Allen, Shane (Kelsey) O’Day, and Kyle O’Day; great-grandchildren, Raegan Allen and Amelia O’Day; and two sisters, Sue (Dennis) Daugherty and Gloria (Tony) Sabo.

Lois graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1951 and worked for a short time as a dispatcher for the city street department.   After that she spent the rest of her life being a loving mother and wife taking care of her family.  Lois loved listening to Elvis, dancing, and sewing.  She enjoyed watching the Indianapolis 500 and was an avid Notre Dame Football fan rarely ever missing a game.

No services will be held.

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