Age 95, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at University Living in Ann Arbor. She was born June 6, 1928 in Dexter, Michigan, the daughter of J. Arthur & Hannah (Dewell) Lovell.Alice graduated Valedictorian from Dexter High School in 1946, then attended Michigan State Normal College earning her bachelor's degree in Special Education for deaf and hard of hearing. She spent 10 years teaching in Kalamazoo and Jackson. Alice then worked for her husband Bob at his Marathon Oil distribution company. She was active in St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Chelsea. Alice was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed crossword puzzles.
On July 5, 1960, she married Robert “Bob” Allen Walz, and he preceded her in death on February 3, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Janet (David Gesswein) Walz of Bethesda, MD; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy (Harold) Stein, Jean (Gordon) Da Costa; and brother John (Ellen) Lovell.
A memorial service was held Friday, April 19, 2024 at 10:00 am at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Chaplain John Warnshuis officiating. A private burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea, Michigan. The family received friends from 9 to 10am before the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Arbor Hospice or the Chelsea Area Fire Authority.
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