Obituary of Lois Jean Steinburg

Madrid – Lois Jean Steinburg, 62, of State Hwy 310, died Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after being stricken at home. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton is handling arrangements. Lois was born March 9, 1952, in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter of the late Evert and Gertrude Braamkolk DeGraaf. She graduated Kalamazoo Christian High in 1970 and later attended Calvin College. Surviving are her husband Paul; five children, Bartholomew, Bromlen, Quenton and Zoe, all of Madrid and Cassandra of Canton; two grandchildren, Autumn and Paul Ames of Canton and her siblings, David (Kathy) DeGraaf, TimothyDeGraaf, Elizabeth (Ken) Dow and Eunice (Ray) Mastin all of Michigan, JoAnn (Steve) Henzelman of FL and Ruth (Mark) Knoper of AL. She is also survived by eight nieces and eight nephews. While living in Michigan, she was employed doing clerical work for Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo Christian High, Tool and Die Co. and well as some temporary agencies. Upon moving to Madrid, NY she she took on the role of Dairy Farmer from 1984-1995 and then Sheep Farming from 1996-2003. She will be remembered for her love of animals, especially cows, her enthusiasm and her well researched political discussions. Lois also enjoyed painting, her plants, camping, herbal remedies and going for long walks. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam and/or St. Mary's Church, 2 Powers Street, Canton.