The Tuttle Times
Tuttle, Grady Co, OK
Published: January 04, 2007
(permission granted)
Submitted by: Sandi Carter
Lois E. Vilimek, 67, of Newcastle passed away Dec. 28, 2006 at her home in Newcastle.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1940 in Chicago , Ill. Her parents were William and Fran Chertiz. Lois grew up in Chicago and was raised Catholic.
On April 28, 1976 she married the love of her life, James R. Vilimek. They were married in Chicago and made their home there for many years.
In April of 1994 they moved to Oklahoma City, then in September of 1994 they moved to Newcastle where they lived today.
Lois had various jobs throughout her life before becoming a cook. She worked many years as a cook and owned and operated a business in Oklahoma City with her husband James. For enjoyment Lois loved to collect Christmas memorabilia and working in her yard. She especially loved this time of year and decorating for Christmas.
She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, James, of the home in Newcastle; four children, Donald Povilowis of Oklahoma City, Robert Povilowis and wife Mary Lou of Illinois, Margaret Povilowis of Newcastle, and William Povilowis of Tuscon , Ariz.; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister, Rose Grace and husband Steve of Florida; two brothers, Carl Chertiz of Texas and William Chertiz of Nevada, and many other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Newcastle. Interment followed at the Blanchard Cemetery.
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