Lois Hauselman Obituary

Lois was one of my first writing mentors. Always encouraging, always loving. She invited me to her home with a few relatives and friends, taking nuts and olives and crackers from the cabinets to create a makeshift hors doeurve table, treating me as if she'd known me all her life when we'd met only a few times. I just learned of her death today and I cry for her family and myself at the loss.

This is crushing. Lois was larger than life itself. The best tennis player (I could never beat her). The best writer (and the most supportive of other writers). The funniest person in the room (Could make me cry, so funny was she). The most human person in the room (She knew; she just knew). The most compassionate. The most understanding. I haven't seen her in decades since I moved away from Chicago but she looms large as Important People in My Life. This is crushing. Love to her family.

Jane Fishman, Savannah, Georgia

I loved Lois so much. Even in my first moments of knowing her, she never treated me as a stranger. She was the kindest soul. I miss her dearly.

Sorry to have read of Lois Hauselmans passing. She was the editor of and one of the founders of OTHER VOICES magazine...an outstanding magazine for short story writers and may still be in circulation. When I had aspirations to write she actually met with me as a tutor of sorts. I still may pull off a novel - the last one ... well ...give me above average marks for trying. Dan U.

Sorry to have read of Lois Hauselman's passing. She was the editor of and one of the founders of OTHER VOICES magazine...an outstanding magazine for short story writers and may still be in circulation. When I had aspirations to write she actually met with me as a tutor of sorts. I still may pull off a novel - the last one ... well ...give me above average marks for trying. Dan U.

Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.

Lois was a fabulous artist and friend. Fond memories of painting with her, getting together for lunch, or visiting in FL. I'm so fortunate that our paths crossed. My deepest sympathy, Marty and family.

Dear Marty and Family,

"A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us, they live on."

We are deeply saddened by the news of Lois's passing. She was a wonderful woman that was loved by all and will be cherished in our hearts forever. Our condolences to you and your family during this painful time. We love you

Dear Marty and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your beloved family.

Dear Marty and Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time after a very difficult year for Lois and for all of you. We were so very sorry to learn that Lois lost her valiant battle.

No "help finding the right words" will do for a person as uniquely gifted as Lois, nor for a family who loved her so dearly. As I read the obit that captures her so beautifully, and the messages that precede mine, I agreed wholeheartedly and cannot improve. Lois was a great favorite of my mother's (Grace MacKenzie), who taught her at Kilmer, so I became fond of her even before we eventually met. My heart is aching at her loss, and my sympathy and prayers for you, Marty, and your children and close friends, will now be joined to my wonderful memories of Lois.

Dear Marty and all the family. How lucky I've been to be a part of Lois' many friendships through writing and the Other Voices readings years ago. She was a very vital source of life and inspiration. Norma Connor

I'm so sorry for your loss.
May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.

Lois leaves memories to treasure. Great friend, writer, editor and artist.
She remains part of our lives. Love and blessings to her family all.

Dear Lois, who loved to paint her grandchildren, more than just
about anything. (Although I do remember her mother posing for our class too!) And she always looked so zippy, driving that hot little convertible. She was a delightful person and will be missed.

We are so sad to hear of Lois passing. May her memory be for a blessing. She will be remembered....Esther and Ron Emmerman

Lois's face would light up with the warmest smile whenever she saw you --- as if you made her day. She was artistic, creative, and made the best brisket [with beer, think!] which we enjoyed when our children went to Anshe Emet Day School and we formed a Shabbos Dinner group because our daughters Julie, Rachel, and Elana [Porat] were close friends. And soon the Mozes's and their wonderful children joined us. Lois's light brightened many lives. My love and condolences go out to Marty and all of their children and grandchildren. May her memory be for a blessing. Marcy Goldberg

We remember Lois for her love of life her smile humor and sensitivity. She was a leader among women and accomplished in so many ways. She was loved and will be missed.
Lovingly,
Vicki and Tom Horwich

to lois'es family, i was shocked when i i read the paper this morning. she was a wonderful & very talanted lady. i knew her from the time she came to kilmer grade school and through sullivan. it was always fun to see her at all the class reunions we had. ihavn'tseen her since the last class reunion but my prayers go out to all that were close to her. may she rest in peace.

Marty and family: We are saddened to hear of Lois's death. She was a remarkably gifted woman who put her heart into everything she did. May her memory be a blessing. Roberta and Harold Zimmerman

We are very saddened to hear of Lois's passing. She was a wonderful, warm, thoughtful and giving person and will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May your memories of her be eternal.
Marta & Jan Piekos with Family

To The Hauselman Family

I am so sorry to hear the news about Lois. she was such a special person...my thoughts go out to you

To the family of My Friend Lois,

From the beginning of our meeting, we greeted each other with a smile and a hug. No one was a stranger to Lois. I will always remember our last hug this past August, our embrace was stronger and lasted longer. Just yesterday, I was selecting a card to encourage her as she had often done for me and to just let her know I was thinking of her. I will miss getting her random emails telling me to be encouraged and that I was doing a great job, that would close with as many oxox's as she thought it would take to express her love an appreciation for you.

I will miss your earthly presence but will forever hold dear our time together and hugs. Take your rest, my friend. Toni oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

We will miss our remarkable and loving friend, Lois. We will miss our discussions of movies, books, tennis players and everything tennis. Lois was One of a Kind ! Our sincerest condolences to the wonderful family she shared with us all.. Lois will forever be in our heart. Love, Marti and Herb

My Aunt Jacque Schwartz introduced and made the shitach between Lois and Martin those many years ago. My mother and father, Charlotte and Melvin Levin, will welcome her with open arms and no doubt a joke and a song. And all of us who she touched should be grateful today for having been a part of a life well spent!

My Aunt Jacque Schwartz introduced and made the shitach for Martin and Lois. My mother Charlotte and my father Melvin will be sure to welcome her with a smile, a song, and love...from all of my family whose hearts are broken today, always remember Lois with "that smile" and your days will be brighter!

Joel J. Levin

May you have peace, and comfort, knowing that our creator cares for you. Jeremiah 29:11.