Louise M. Crowe

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Louise M. Crowe, 89, died at 5:55 pm Friday, January 2, 2015 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.  She was born July 10, 1925 in Logan County, IL to Fred and Vivian McLaughlin Boyer.  She married Charles W. Crowe on June 21, 1967, and he preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death were her parents and companion of over 30 years Ralph A. Bortmess on December 12, 2002.

Louise was a lifelong resident of Springfield and a member of Third Presbyterian Church, lifetime member of the DAV Hall Hagler #15 Auxiliary, Sangamo Retirees Group, and American Legion Post #198 Kirby Watkins Auxiliary in Petersburg.  She was employed with Sangamo Electric for 35 years.

She is survived by many friends and family.

Visitation: 11am – 12 pm, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Staab Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 12 pm, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Brent Mitchell officiating.  Burial will follow at Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart, IL.