Lois Marie Kniza
May 14, 1935 - July 13, 2021
San Juan Capistrano California
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Lois Marie Kniza
May 14, 1935 - July 13, 2021
San Juan Capistrano California
Obituary
Lois Marie Kniza of San Juan Capistrano, California, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 13, 2021. She was born May 14, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Mathew George Mitchell and Louise Marie Mitchell and was the younger sister of two brothers, Chester and George. She is survived by her nieces, nephew and their families.
She came from humble beginnings and embodied the Midwestern values of neighborliness, friendliness, honesty, and thrift. She was our second mother, our wise aunt, who we could turn to for solid practical advice served up with one of her famous cookies.
As a gregarious woman, Lois had nearly countless friends. Her and her husband, Carl Kniza, took part in clubs centered around their hobbies. They spent their 61 years together attending events for their Early Ford V8 Club of America, Thunderbird Orange Circle of Orange County California Club, and the San Juan Capistrano Garden Club. They took part in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade and many other parades along with their car club friends. While Carl loved antique Fords, Lois collected dolls and was an honorary member of the local doll club.
Lois had a passion for baking. Each holiday she delighted her family and friends with endless treats. Christmas will never be the same without her special German marzipan bars, cinnamon stars, homemade fudge, chocolate chip cookies and lemon bars. At Easter we feasted on her amazing meals topped off with a molded lamb cake surrounded by green colored coconut mimicking grass and colorful jelly beans. She made our holidays grand and warmed our hearts with all the love she poured into her treats.
Lois and Carl were compassionate givers of their time and resources to many charities. She had a special spot in her heart for the elderly and would make weekly visits to see friends that lived alone to keep them company. She faithfully attended church each week. Her two favorites were South Coast Christian Church in San Juan Capistrano and Palisades United Methodist Church located in Capistrano Beach.
Her legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone she interacted with. Rest in peace, dear Lois, you will be sorely missed.
Visitation
- Date & Time: August 1, 2021 (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
- Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
- Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 581-4300
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: August 1, 2021 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
- Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 581-4300
14 responses to Lois Marie Kniza
Gerrie Sears says:
July 25, 2021
Marina says:
July 27, 2021
Lois was such a lovely lady, and a real pleasure to visit and chat with. We’ve had so many wonderful conversations, and not just surrounding dolls.
She will be missed.
Carolyn Setterland says:
July 29, 2021
A wonderful gracious lady with always a great big smile and lovely blonde curly hair. Sorry there’s not a more recent smiling photo of her. She was secretary of our Doll Club and loved Shirley Temples. Maybe she will be buried with one! I remember she made a great apple pie from tree Karl had planted. Now she can be with her beloved husband again.
Camie Mitchell Boskus says:
December 20, 2021
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Am Lois’s great niece Cameron Mitchell Boskus from Mountain Home, AR. Lois never missed a chance to talk with my sister and I over the years. She always had a smile on her face and happy conversations. Her lengthy Christmas cards were the best. I didn’t know she had passed and only suspected so when the Christmas card I sent her was returned. I know she was a much loved person, and will truly be missed by all that knew her
Star Sienkiewicz says:
December 29, 2021
My mother Arlene Ruttgers was her best friend since kindergarten. I heard so many fun stories of their childhood. We called her “Auntie Lois”. My parents were at her wedding to Carl (Pee Wee). He was always fun. We would visit her in Burlington. I remember her wonderful deserts. She loved her cat “Pud” who I think lived to be 26 years old. She always had cats. I also sent a Christmas Card and didn’t receive one back and was surprised to find out she passed. Now she and her “bestie” can be together again
Carolyn Setterland says:
May 16, 2022
Carolyn againm No she was