Lois Doberstein, 65, of Dowagiac, passed away at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010, at her home.

Lois’ life began on May 13, 1944, in Morley, Mo., the daughter of Cubie and Thelma L. (Finney) Heffington.

She was deeply cared about and cared deeply for others.

Lois was a homemaker caring for her family and companion of 31 years, Michael Wilds of Dowagiac.

She was a loving mother to Linda McNeal of Dowagiac, Diana (Walt) Frontczak of Dowagiac and Herb (Ramona) Doberstein of Dowagiac; a dear grandmother to Kristina Frontczak, Walter Frontczak and Nichole Massey; a loving sister to Bob (Charlene) Heffington of Floria, Buddy (Jackie) Heffington of Hartford, Gene Heffington of Dowagiac, Donnie Heffington of Dowagiac and  Tommy Joe ( Mary ) Heffington of Missouri; sister-in-law to Stella Heffington of Bangor and Bobbie Heffington of Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Lois is preceded in death by: a grandson, Donald Ray Sater; brothers, Junior, Leroy and Pea Wee Heffington.

Her family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Yazel and Clark Chapel, where her funeral service will be on Wednesday at 2 p.m. led by Pastor John Criswald of New Harvest Assembly of God.

Lois will be laid to rest in South Wayne Cemetery following the service.

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Borgess Hospice.

Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Lois at www.yazel-clark.com.