Lois Virginia Schau, 95, of Donnellson, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.
She was born on April 2, 1931 in Donnellson, the daughter of Clarence Russell and Elizabeth Mae (Krebill) Wolfe. On April 23, 1950 she married Alfred Wayne Schau at the Zion Mennonite Church in Donnellson, he preceded her in death on July 2, 2008.
Survivors include her children: Steven Wayne (Dawn) Schau of Donnellson, Daniel Ray (Edye) Schau of Nashville, Tennessee, Julie Diane (Harry) Westfall of Donnellson, Christine Annette Jarvis of Fort Madison; ten grandchildren: Dana (Billy) Huppert, Jessica (Matt) Wilson, Brock (Kimberly) Westfall, Brandy (Mike) Vorhies, Justin (Rebecca) Schau, Alisha (Luke) Davidson, Danielle Walker, Colter (Rachel) Schau, Julianna (Josh) Donesky, Samuel Schau; twelve great grandchildren: Jace Huppert, Keagan Westfall, Shelvi Westfall, Mason (Natalie) Schau, Skylar Schau, Chyane Davidson, Chloe Beltran, Lillie Woodrich, Logan Schau, Jax Schau, Karlie Vorhies, Alison Vorhies; one great grandchild Jaden Salazar-Mendoza; one great great baby boy on the way; siblings: Marlene Brown, Doug (Marilyn) Wolfe, Ron Wolfe; and sister-in-law Ruth Wolfe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alfred; daughter Sharon Kay; brother Richard; three grandchildren: Terry Schau, Jesse Wayne Schau, Lacey Rae Schau; and one great granddaughter Victoria Schau.
Lois was a dedicated member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Donnellson, the church’s Women's Fellowship, the Red Hatters Society. She was a former member of Primrose Evangelical Church. She graduated from Donnellson High School and went to Iowa Wesleyan for two years to earn her teaching degree. Lois worked as a cashier at Bob’s Food Center and in the kitchen at the Donnellson Health Center.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Donnellson.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at St. Pauls United Church of Christ with Pastor Tony Keefe officiating.
Burial will be in the Primrose Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in her memory for St. Pauls United Church of Christ or Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com
