Lou Ann Jakes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lou Ann Jakes, of Saginaw Township, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Wellspring Assisted Living in Saginaw Township, at the age of 86 years. The daughter of the late Elmer and Edna Schallhorn, Lou Ann was born July 31, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan. She married James Jakes on February 25, 1956. He preceded her in death on September 9, 2018. Lou Ann worked as the secretary at Peace Lutheran Church in Saginaw for many years. Lou Ann and Jim loved traveling and enjoyed 18 cruises together. Lou Ann sang for many years in the Peace Lutheran Church Choir. She also enjoyed traveling with Jim to Dixieland Jazz festivals, especially those featuring their favorite: The New Reformation Band. She also enjoyed gardening, bowling, and watching her grandchildren play sports. Lou Ann is survived by her children, David and Kathleen Jakes of Hillsdale, Michigan, and Lori and Earl Fink of Ennis, Montana; grandchildren, Dr. James Warren Jakes II and Benjamin Jakes; 6 nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara (Glen) Martens. In addition to her parents, Lou Ann was preceded in death by her brother, and sister-in-law Warren and Donna Schallhorn. Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48602. Visitation will continue on Friday, July 15, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 3427 Adams Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48602. Pastor Erik Schmidt will officiate. Interment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw. Memorials in honor of Lou Ann may be given to Peace Lutheran Church, care of the church. For information, please call (989) 755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com

Lou Ann Jakes

July 31, 1935 - July 8, 2022