Lois Mary Nycz, 86, of Lowell, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born August 19, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles Lenartson and Virginia Niner Lenartson. She was a devout Catholic, and she owned Shaffer Sportswear for thirty-five years. She loved Jesus, babies, puppies, puppy breath, flowers, black coffee, chocolate, prime rib and the color yellow. Lois was very funny, sarcastic, smart, strong and kind. All of these traits caused her family to refer to her as the best mom ever. Everyone loved Lois.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and James Ciecalone, a son, Daniel Mannion and his wife Suzanna, a brother, Tom Lenartson, granddaughters, Nichole Mannion, Alexandria Puckett, Danielle Mannion and Rachel Mannion and a grandson, Jacob Scoggins.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Benton County Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Rogers, Arkansas.