Lois Virginia Schau's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2026 in Donnellson, Iowa

Lois Virginia Schau

April 2, 1931 - October 16, 2026 (95 years old)

Donnellson, Iowa

Lois Virginia Schau's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2026 in Donnellson, Iowa

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Lois Virginia Schau

April 2, 1931 - October 16, 2026 (95 years old)

Donnellson, Iowa

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Lois Virginia Schau Obituary

The family of Lois Virginia Schau of Donnellson, Iowa announces her passing on October 16, 2026. Lois, born on April 2, 1931, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lois Virginia Schau or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Russell and Elizabeth Mae Wolfe (Krebill); her husband Alfred Wayne Schau; her daughter Sharon Kay; her brother Richard; her grandchildren, Terry Schau, Jesse Wayne Schau and Lacey Rae Schau; and her great grandchild Victoria Schau.

She is survived by: her children, Steven Wayne Schau (Dawn) of Donnellson, Daniel Ray Schau (Edye) of Nashville, Julie Diane Westfall (Harry) of Donnellson and Christine Annette Jarvis of Fort Madison, Iowa; her grandchildren, Dana Huppert (Billy), Jessica Wilson (Matt), Brock Westfall (Kimberly), Brandy Vorhies (Mike), Justin Schau (Rebecca), Alisha Davidson (Luke), Danielle Walker, Colter Schau (Rachel), Julianna Donesky (Josh) and Samuel Schau; her great grandchildren, Jace Huppert, Keagan Westfall, Shelvi Westfall, Mason Schau (Natalie), Skylar Schau, Chyane Davidson, Chloe Beltran, Lillie Woodrich, Logan Schau, Jax Schau, Karlie Vorhies, Alison Vorhies and Jaden Salazar-Mendoza; her siblings, Marlene Brown, Doug Wolfe (Marilyn) and Ron Wolfe; and her sister-in-law Ruth Wolfe.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ (401 Maple St, Donnellson, IA 52625). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schmitz Funeral Homes



Fri

Oct 23

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

St. Paul's United Church of Christ
401 Maple St, Donnellson, IA 52625

Fri

Oct 23

Funeral service

10:30 AM

St. Paul's United Church of Christ
401 Maple St, Donnellson, IA 52625

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