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Lois Dorothy Chapman

1934 - 2012

BORN

1934

DIED

2012

Lois Chapman Obituary

Lois Dorothy Chapman, 77

Services for Lois Dorothy Chapman of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be at a later date in Wisconsin.

Lois passed away April 17, 2012, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 77. She was born June 20, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edwin and Margaret Albert Klemm. She married William John Chapman on June 27, 1953, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was a homemaker. Lois lived in Mountain Home, Arkansas since 2001, moving from Wisconsin. She was a member of the Wisconsin Club, and enjoyed gardening, camping and knitting.

Lois is survived by her 2 sons, John (Connie) Chapman of Ava, MO, and Michael (Monica) Chapman of Iron Ridge, WI; 2 daughters, Linda (Stuart) Ruplinger of Oakfield, WI, and Cheryl L. Shavlik of West Bend, WI; and several grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Jerry Chapman, and one sister, Arlene Hoag.

Burial will be in the Pine Lane Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI.

Memorials may be made to charity of choice.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 26, 2012.

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