of Newport on Sunday evening June 1, 2008 at her residence.
Lois Veronica was born May 24, 1935 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Louis & Virginia (Kowski) Coopet. She was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School. On October 16, 1954 Lois was united in marriage with Kenneth Schnichels at St. Casimer's Catholic Church in St. Paul. She enjoyed playing bingo.
She was preceded in death by husband Kenneth; sister Janice; daughter-in-law Lana.
Lois is the beloved mother of Stephen, Diane Keil, Sandra Schutte, Laurie (Steve) Pavek; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and two on the way; sister Karen Wille; nieces; nephews; cousins and many friends.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 920 Holley, St. Paul Park. Interment Newport Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 PM with a 7 PM Rosary Thursday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park (651-459-2875) and 10-11 AM Friday at church. Memorials preferred.