Lois Jean Field, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2026, at the age of 93.

Lois was born on April 5, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Albert Datte and Theophilene (Niernberg) Datte.

She was a dedicated surgical nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, where she touched countless lives. It was there that she met her cherished husband, Dr. E. Malcolm Field. Lois and Malcolm were united in marriage in 1974.

Lois and Dr. Field supported numerous educational and research initiatives, including the Clifford H. Spicer Endowed Chair of Engineering, the E. Malcolm and Lois Field Endowed Chair of Neuroscience, the Roberts-Gilbertson Fellowship at Saginaw Valley State University, and the E. Malcolm Field and Gary Leo Dunbar Endowed Chair of Neuroscience at Central Michigan University. In their free time, they enjoyed spending time in the Upper Peninsula, which brought them immense joy and created lasting memories. She also enjoyed time on Wixom Lake, where her brother and sister had cottages.

Lois was a life-long member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Saginaw.

Lois is survived by her loving nieces and nephews: Linda (Dan) Boman, Karen (Larry Fike) Helm, Kenneth (Theresa) Datte, and Kevin (Susan) Datte, who will always remember her for her warmth and kindness. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. E. Malcolm Field; her siblings, Warren Datte and Leona Burk; one nephew and three nieces: Joan Burk, James Burk, Jane Monge, and Judy Lindsey.

The family would like to extend their heart-felt appreciation to Demos and Jennifer Demosthenous, and the numerous home health aides for the loving care they gave to Lois and Malcolm throughout the years.

Lois will be remembered fondly for the years shared with her beloved German Shepherds, who brought her great happiness.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 4480 Mackinaw Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss St, Saginaw, MI 48602. Following the service, a graveside ceremony will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation, continuing Dr. Field’s lifelong vision of advancing treatments for injuries and diseases of the brain and spinal cord.

Please share memories of Lois at the visitation and funeral or by visiting www.casefuneralhome.com.