Lois Marshall, July 24, 2023
Lois, 94, passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Aloe Marshall of 67 years; and is survived by her three children: Linda Peterson (Michael), Larry Marshall, and Ken Marshall Jr. (Lois); five grandchildren: Sarah (Josh), Nathanael (Christine), Blair (Kevin), Marlee and Dylan; and five great-grandchildren: Fiona, Wyatt, Maya Pearl, Amelia, and Peter.
Lois, who spent her early childhood in Granite City, IL, never met a stranger and had the magical ability to make everyone she loved feel like she loved them most of all. From 1972 to 2000, she extended this attention and commitment to girls involved with the St Louis County Juvenile Court as a Volunteer Deputy Juvenile Office (DJO). As a DJO, she counseled girls who had committed status offenses and their parents, often single mothers. She attended Court hearings, referred them to community programs, and, most importantly, made them feel seen and important. She stayed in contact with many of the girls after their cases were closed, exchanging letters, and inviting them to her home.
In addition to her cases, Lois was instrumental in growing the Payback program, which funds and administers restorative justice programs. Originally funded by a single grant, Lois organized and hosted many fundraising events, which helped to support the children and their families but also to grow the program significantly. She also helped plan, promote, and produce annual fundraisers for Jewish Hospital and the St Louis Zoo.
Lois, known in her youth as “Sunny” and later as “Yoyo,” would light up a room with her charm and grace. She cherished long walks, card games, and lifelong friends. She was a devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her people, especially when she was surrounded by them. Never missing an opportunity to express her joy, Lois’s life was filled with moments that made her “cup runneth.”
A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to PayBack, 702 E. Monroe Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122 or to the charity of your choice. A RINDSKOPF-ROTH SERVICE
