Lou Anne Houchlei

Age 58, of Holt, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at St. Lawrence Hospice Center after a 3 ½ year battle with breast cancer. Lou Anne was born July 10, 1953, to John M. and Nancy Houchlei in Detroit, Michigan. Lou Anne worked many years for American Sun Roof, which gave her the opportunity to travel and live abroad. For the last 13 years, Lou Anne was employed by the State of Michigan, most recently within the Department of Management, Technology & Budget.

 Lou Anne will be missed dearly and remembered by her family, friends and co-workers for her artistic talent, photographic skills, and her love of nature and the outdoors. Most of all Lou Anne enjoyed any experience that involved being on the water with her friends and a fishing rod in her hand.

Lou Anne was preceded in death by her parents John and Nancy Houchlei. Surviving are her brothers John Houchlei of Naperville, Ill.; Mark (Teri) Houchlei of Dimondale; Matt (Tina) Houchlei of Vermontville; Tim (Karen) Houchlei of Mason; and many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel with Pastor Steve Malson presiding. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions for those wishing to honor Lou Anne’s memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or to Potter Park Zoo.

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Lisa Moye
February 4, 2012 at 7:17 pm

Rest peacefully Lou Anne. You fought a tough fight with an incredibly optimistic spirit. You will be missed.

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Sally Huston
February 5, 2012 at 2:43 pm

You can be at peace now Lou Anne. We’ll miss your upbeat attitude and your quick smile. Thoughts and prayers to the Houchlei family.

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Judy Kamarainen
February 6, 2012 at 12:20 pm

A very bright and beautiful flame has extinguished, only to shine again in everyone’s memory. It was a pleasure and honor to have know a dear, kind and thougtful person that she was. Much love to her family.

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Sheila Truman
February 6, 2012 at 3:44 pm

Rest in peace Lou Anne. It was a great pleasure working with you. You will be missed.

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Vicki Bellon (Mesick)
February 6, 2012 at 6:37 pm

We were friends since 7th grade. When we appointed ourselves as the characters in the movie “Beaches” we never realized the ending would be true to our lives too. We fought and loved like sisters. I can’t believe you have gone out of my life forever. I miss you already.
I take comfort thinking you are with your mother now, and I will see you again someday.

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Pam Howd
February 6, 2012 at 11:12 pm

Lou Ann, a warrior women, who earned our love and respect at work and home. She fought the disease valiently, never becoming morose, always has a smile and encouraging word. I pray she is at peace in heaven.

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Roxanne Hoyland
February 7, 2012 at 8:21 am

Lou Anne, rest in peace now and know that you had touched a lot of lives in so many ways. It was a great pleasure to know you and work with you. Fly with the angels sweetie.

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Terry Horton
February 7, 2012 at 12:44 pm

Thoughts and prayers to the Houchlei family in this sad time.

Lou Anne’s bravery and determination should be an inspiration to everyone.

I will miss you my friend.

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Carol Blackburn
February 7, 2012 at 12:56 pm

Lou Anne, somone I always looked up to, her beauty inside and out, her outgoing and optimistic personality brought warmth and comfort to everyone. Then in the wake of her illness was still optimistic and generous of spirit. May God Bless and Rest your
Soul.

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Cathleen Simlar
February 7, 2012 at 2:34 pm

‘Till we meet again…

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Carol Hymes-Briner
February 7, 2012 at 7:18 pm

Cousin,we could always talk about what you were facing because of my
Similar experience . Nothing was off limits. I will remember your sense
Of humor even in your darkest moments. My best memory will be our
Last trip up to the farm last September ,we even got in a little fishing!
Rest in Peace.

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Kate Michalko
February 7, 2012 at 10:27 pm

Lou Anne, Your love of camping, fishing and your appreciation for nature is something we’ll always have in common. I loved reading your journal entries up at the farm in Benzonia. I can still hear your laugh. We will all miss you so much, but most of all by your brothers, Johnny, Matt, Mark & Tim. Our thoughts & prayers are with you guys. Love cousin Katy

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Kim Gamet
February 8, 2012 at 11:51 am

Tim and family…..My heart goes out to you at this sad and difficult time.

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Vaughn Bennett
February 8, 2012 at 12:58 pm

I will remember always your smile and good cheer! Rest peacefully in the arms of the angels.

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Tommy Hymes
February 12, 2012 at 12:03 pm

What a great person , I will always remember the good times we had as kids. My sister Kate is right , she had the best laugh. I can hear her now ! I will miss her . Condolences to her brothers. Always wishing you the best . Tommy Hymes & Family

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