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Lois Mae Gerard, age 91 of Cedar Springs, passed away March 21, 2026. Lois was born on July 12, 1934 in Grand Rapids to Samuel and Myrtle (Bean) Graller. She was preceded in death by husbands Joseph Chesla and Ronald Gerard; son, Mark Chesla.
Lois is survived by her children, Brian & Beth Chesla, Timothy Chesla, Kelley & Todd Macqueen, Jamie Chesla; step-children: Donald Gerard, Ronald Gerard, Lynne Gerard & Kevin Droski, Angie & Dave Morthland; grandchildren; Jeremy (Brigid) Chesla, Lucas (Sarah) Chesla, Kyle (Misty) Knapp, Katie (Timothy Warren) Bush, Casey (Katie) Knapp, Tyler (Lindsey) Nielsen, Samuel (Emma) Williams, Max Macqueen, Spencer Williams, Brandon Nielsen, Karly Macqueen, Seth (Britney) Williams, Dylan Nielsen; as well as several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service is being planned at Greenwood Cemetery in Grand Rapids and will be announced soon.