Lois Warrens, 84, Jan. 23, 1927 - Sept. 9, 2011

Lois Warrens of Carol Stream, formerly of Wheaton, died Friday, Sept. 9 in Vero Beach, FL. She was 84. 

She was born in Sheboygan, WI, On January 23, 1927, to Martin P Warrens and Rose, nee Wolf, Warrens. The family moved to Chicago during the Depression where she graduated from Lakeview High School before attending Wheaton College, graduating in 1949.

She owned and operated Christian Supply Centre in Chicago for almost 40 years while at the same time teaching English at Fenton High School in Bensonville. She was a long standing member of the Wheaton Bible Church where she taught Sunday School and was a youth sponsor.

In retirement, she traveled all over the world. She is survived by brother Dan Warrens of Aurora, sister Judy Morgan of New York City, niece Kim Sawyer of Glouchester, MA, nephew Nic Warrens attending U of I, nephews Ted and Andy Morgan, both of New York City, nephew Chris Morgan of Annapolis, MD and 9 great-nieces and nephews. Friends and family will always remember her for her generous spirit, sincere faith, loyal friendship, loving smile and her courage against a lifetime of physical adversity.

Visitation will be at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., in Wheaton, Thursday, September 15, from noon to 2 pm. The funeral will follow there at 2 pm. Burial will be in Sheboygan on Friday, Sept 16. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Bowery Mission, 132 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016. For information, call Hultgren Funeral Home at 603-668-0027.