Mary Louise Knisely (McMillian) Lo
December 30, 1948 – October 2, 2023
Mary Lou Knisely passed away on October 2, 2023 in Stockton, CA at the age of 74. She was born on December 30, 1948 to Thomas Gerald McMillan and Roberta Mae (Frazee) McMillan in Cleveland, Ohio.
Mary Lou went to Brush High School and was a majorette there. She was a member of the Presentation Church for over 10 years as a greeter and an usher and the part of the Altar Society. Mary Lou was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella, Presentation Seniors Group, Red Hat Hotties and the St. Bernadette’s Ladies Guild.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Quinn; and her second husband, Malcolm Knisely; and her parents, Thomas G McMillan and Roberta (Frazee) McMillan.
Mary Lou is survived by her children, Brian Quinn (Christie) and Jennifer Wolff; grandchildren, Natilee Quinn, Ashliegh Quinn, Blane Lopez, Evan Wolff, and Rachael Wolff; brother, Thomas McMillan (Patricia); and sister, Patricia Harnois. She is also survived by nieces, Kelly McMillan and Karen Severson (Roye); nephew, James Harnois (Meghan); great nephew, Ari Severson and Ethan Harnois; and great niece, Ashley Harnois.
Vigil services will be held at 5pm on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd., Lodi, CA 95240.
Memorial Mass will be held at 10am on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 6715 Leesburg Pl., Stockton, CA 95207.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Transplant Housing Project at cpmc.org/givenow-transplant
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