Lois was born May 18, 1929 in Independence, Iowa to Glen and Mary (Abbott) Kirkendall. She married Mark Kersch on November 19, 1965 at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. They lived in Las Vegas for 37 years. They moved to Columbus in March 2008. Lois was an avid fitness buff, active in Jazzercize for many years.
She is survived by her husband Mark of Columbus; one son, Rocky Youngblut of Apple Valley, California; one brother Vernie (Elaine) Kirkendall of Independence, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents.