Louisa Mae Nichols, 85 of Montague, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025.  She was born February 23, 1940 in Anvil, Michigan, the daughter of Reino and Judith (St. Arnold) Koski.

Louisa was a member of St. James Luthern Church since 1965. She was a member of the St. James Quilting Guild and a life time member of White Lake Eagles Auxiliary. Louisa drove bus for Montague Schools, worked part time for Joannes Café, retiring from Whitehall Products after many years of work.

Louisa is survived by: her children, Lynn Nichols, Sherrie (Jeff) Hren, Dorothy "Deedee" (Bill) Treptow, Robert (Lisa) Nichols and Dan Nichols; grandchildren, Sandra, Clinton, Jason (Amanda), Kelly (Kevin), Kyle, Alicia, Michele, Matt, Betsy, Rebekah, Jacob, Danielle (James), and Dylan; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Matthew (Carolyn) Koski; sisters-in-law, Susie Nichols, Sandra King, Melinda (Jeff) O’Connell; many nieces and nephews.

Louisa was preceded in death by: her parents, Reino and Judith; grandson, Christopher Vanblargan; siblings, Inez, Reino Jr., Bill, Jim and John.

Memorial contributions may be made directly to the St. James Quilting Guild, 8945 Stebbins St, Montague, MI 49437. 

Memorial services will be conducted at 11 am, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. James Lutheran Church, 8945, Stebbins Street, Montague, Michigan 49437, with Reverend Eric Nelson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 10 am until the start of services Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the church. A luncheon will be provided at the church.

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is assisting with arrangements.

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