Lois Mae (Johnson) Danks. Age 73, of Manistee, Michigan, died early Friday morning, July 4, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 29, 1952 in Manistee, Michigan she daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Fredrickson) Johnson. She was a graduate of Manistee High School and Jean's School of Beauty. During her working career, she was employed at the Oleson's Food Store, Lee Ann's Beauty Shop and at the Little River Casino

During her spare time, she enjoyed making and painting ceramics, plastic canvas, crocheting and cross stitching, working on jig saw puzzles and diamond painting. Lois also loved to go fishing and play bingo at the Manistee Senior Center.

Lois is survived by her husband, Robert E. Danks of Manistee, MI, her sister Carol Westberg of Manistee, MI, and her nephew Eric Batterson of Manistee, MI, her step-son and daughter in-law, Robert and Kristie (Rocha) Danks of Yreka, CA. and six great grandchildren, her brother in-law, Larry Danks and family and her close friends, Sue and Jim Willard, Jeri Leffew and Nancy Dandrea. Several cousins also survive her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ruth (Fredrickson) Johnson and her step-daughter, Rebecca Danks, her grandparents, Charles and Katherine Fredrickson, her sister in-law, Glenda Danks and her beloved Minka, and many aunts and uncles.

Those wishing to remember Lois, are asked to consider a donation in her name, to Hospice of Michigan.

According to Lois's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. "Lois would like no tears, and for everyone to have a good time after her death". The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.