Loni was born on September 30, 1937, in Morenci, MI, the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Lester) Stultz. She graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1956.
On December 20, 1958, Loni married her “Mr. Wonderful”, Irvin Lee Fether, and they were blessed with over 61 years together before his death which also happened on July 16th in 2020. During their life together they raised two wonderful daughters, lived at Devils Lake for 30 years, enjoyed being snowbirds in the winter months, and grew in their faith.
Loni attended the Beauty School in Jackson, MI after she graduated from high school. She went on to have a career as a beautician where her warm personality and talent helped others feel good about themselves on both the inside and outside. Loni was a member of Turning Point Church in Adrian, and for over 25 years volunteered at Bixby Hospital.
She is survived by her daughters, Pamela (Randy) Shutts and Margo (Doug) Brown; grandsons, Andrew (Erin) Harris, Dustin (Angela) Harris, Austin (Marissa) Brown, Adam Shutts and Anthony Shutts; 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Loni was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Irvin.
Visitation will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Christy Shaw officiating. Loni will be laid to rest at Pleasant View Union Cemetery in Fayette, OH on Friday at 4:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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