Lois Carol Calhoun

CARBONDALE – Lois Carol Calhoun, 62, of Carbondale, passed on Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home.



Lois was born on September 17, 1957 to Richard and Ida Messersmith Shipton in Lisbon, ND.



Lois is survived by her sons, Breck Calhoun and wife Karla and Paul Cattin and wife Crystal; and a mother to many lost children who needed her; grandchildren, Serinty, Elisha, Stephanye, Lester, Caleb, Joshua, Hunter, and Enija; great-grandson, Adriel; mother, Ida Shipton; brothers, Stanley and Dennis Shipton; and sisters, Grace Cattin, and Shirley Shipton.



She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Calhoun; son, Marquise Calhoun; father, Richard Shipton; and sister, Debbie Shipton.



Lois worked as a personal assistant for the State of Illinois and a line operator for Compac International. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Lois was loved by everyone she met and always brought light and positivity to every situation. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.



Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale.



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