Louisa Mae Nichols, 85, of Montague, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. She was born February 23, 1940, in Anvil, Michigan, the daughter of Reino and Judith (St. Arnold) Koski.
Louisa was a member of St. James Lutheran Church since 1965. She was a member of the St. James Quilting Guild and a lifetime member of the White Lake Eagles Auxiliary. Louisa drove bus for Montague Schools, worked part-time for Joannes Café, retiring from Whitehall Products after many years of work.
Louisa is survived by: her children, Lynn Nichols, Sherrie (Jeff) Hren, Dorothy (Bill) Treptow, Robert (Lisa) Nichols and Dan Nichols; grandchildren, Sandra, Clinton, Jason, Kelly, Kyle, Alicia, Michelle, Matt, Betsy, Becca, Jacob, Danielle and Dylan; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Matthew (Carolyn) Koski; sisters-in-law, Susie Nichols, Sandra King, Melinda (Jeff) O’Connel; and many nieces and nephews.
Louisa was preceded in death by: her parents, Reino and Judith; grandson, Christopher Vanblargan; and siblings, Inez, Reino Jr., Bill, Jim and John.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague, Michigan 49437, with Reverend Eric Nelson officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the start of services Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the church. A luncheon will be provided at the church.
Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is assisting with arrangements. harrisfhome.com
