Lois K. Kistler

Lois K. Kistler, 85, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 29, 1941, in Midland, Michigan, Lois was the daughter of the late Donald and Bertha (Jolfs) Dickinson.

On July 17, 1965, she married Glenn Kistler in Midland, beginning a partnership that spanned 61 years. Together they raised seven children and, for more than 30 years, welcomed others into their home as foster parents, extending care and stability to many.

Family was at the heart of Lois’s life, and she gave herself to it with energy, warmth, and delight. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and she especially enjoyed birthdays and family gatherings. She had a gift for bringing people together, and some of the happiest moments in her life were found around a table filled with those she loved. Holiday meals were among her specialties, and she was known for preparing large feasts that made celebrations feel even more abundant.

Lois also expressed her care and creativity through sewing and crafts. She was especially talented at making wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses, using her skill to help mark meaningful occasions in the lives of others. When her children were young, she sewed matching Easter outfits for them and for herself, a beautiful reflection of the joy she found in making things with her hands.

Her life also included faithful service in ministry. In earlier years, Lois led Revivals and Evangelistic services and taught Sunday School. She was licensed as a minister with the Pentecostal Church of God for a time, and her faith remained central throughout her life. That faith was not simply something she held; it shaped the way she served, taught, welcomed, and cared for others over the years. She also enjoyed adventure, including learning to drive buses with Glenn and taking camping trips with their children.

Lois is survived by her husband, Glenn Kistler; her children, Kaylin (Ron) Medford, Sarah (Jim) Skaja, Brian (Shilo) Kistler, Jim Kistler, Phillip Kistler, and Rex Kistler; her grandchildren, Nathan, Alison, Alex, Austin, Avery, Aidan, Addison, Bailey, Scott, Tori, and Ethan; six great-grandchildren; and her brother, Dewey (Marcia “Mouse”) Dickinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Kistler, and her sisters, Judy, Alice Mogg, and Donna Nowak.

A funeral service to honor Lois’ life will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilson Miller Funeral Home, with Pastor Molly Loveall officiating. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Kelly Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial tributes include anything with a cardinal on it or silk flowers.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY FLOWERS, UNLESS THEY ARE SILK FLOWERS, DUE TO A SEVERE ALLERGY IN THE FAMILY.