Lois M. Eis

Lois M. Eis, 83, North Manchester, IN died at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at her home. She was born December 14, 1929 in North Manchester, IN to Mark & Garnett (Roach) Mansfield. She graduated from Linlawn High School in 1947 where she was valedictorian and received a BA from Manchester College and an MA in Library Science from Ball State. Lois was a teacher and guidance counselor at Manchester High School for 35 years and also taught at Roann, Noble Township and Ivy Tech. She was a member of Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, IN, a 50 year member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a member of Wabash County Retired Teachers and Laketon Lions Club. Church life was very important to her. She was a member of the Nurturing Committee at Manchester Church of the Brethren for many years and served on the board of Manchester Early Learning Center for several years. Thru her church she helped with disaster child care. She sponsored Minoo, her foster daughter, from Iran and helped her throughout her stay and schooling at Purdue. Lois enjoyed extensive travels and her family life was very important to her. She loved her family. She is survived by a step son, Michael Eis, North Manchester, IN; foster daughter, Minoo Minouei, Laguna Niguel, CA; sister Mary Rohrer, North Manchester, IN; four step grandchildren, two foster grandsons, one niece, one nephew and two great nieces. Memorial Service February 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN. Family and Friends may call one hour prior to services. Pastor Karen Eberly will officiate. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Lois Eis, memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Early Learning Center, 806 W. South Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.