Lois Marie Gwin Lange, 95 of West Lafayette passed away at her residence on July 4, 2017. She was born January 22, 1922, in rural Lawrence County, near Springville.  Lois was the daughter of Earl and Nellie (Deckard) Gwin.  The family moved to Pine Village in 1933 where she graduated high school in 1940.  She graduated from Indiana Business College in 1941.  In 1946 she married Carl O. Lange upon his return from service during WWII.  He preceded her in death in 1978.   She worked as secretary at Morton Elementary School in West Lafayette, and later retired from the Purdue University Continuing Education Office.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.  Lois is survived by sons, Stephen (Gail) and Dennis (Debra), three grandchildren:  Kevin, Eric and Allison Lange, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by sister; Lucille and a brother; William. The family wishes to thank her neighbors, friends and care-givers for their many acts of kindness. 

Friends may call from 4:00 pm until the time of the memorial service at 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel with Pastor David Doane officiating.