Barbara S. Lou Obituary (1937

Henry: Barbara S. Lou, 87, of Henry, passed away at her home on Tuesday September 23, 2025, at 2:30 pm. Visitation will be Saturday September 27, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, St. Mary’s Church, Henry. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Fr. Michael Pica will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following the mass. Inurnment of Barb’s and her husband Tom’s ashes will be at a later date at Henry Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Church or to the MSW Projects, Henry. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry is in charge of arrangements. Barb was born December 14, 1937, in Henry Township, IL to James William and Clara (Ballard) Steele. She married Thomas W. Lou on May 14, 1960, in Henry, IL. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2013. Surviving are her two children, John (Anita) Lou and Stephanie (Rick) Porch, both of Henry, her grandchildren, Jhordis (Randy) Haley, Shayla (Kevin) Maubach, Sophie Bryant, Tanner (Kara) Lou, Cameron (Anthony) D’Agostino, and Madolyn (Jake) Geredes, 10 great grandchildren, her two sisters, Linda Bainter, of Peoria, and Jeri (Rod) Burrell, of Mossville, and her brother, Donald Steele, Cathedral City, CA . One infant brother, James Steele, preceded her in death. Barb was an active member of St. Mary’s Church. She was a faithful member of a local bridge club, playing with many of her friends for years. Barb had worked all of her life in many different jobs. Some of which were the ASC office, Wattercott’s Department Store; until their closing and later the Henry News Republican. The family would like to thank the dedicated caregivers that gave such wonderful care to Barb. They were Mary Oltman, Kelsi Foltz, and April Hofer. Her style and grace will always be remembered. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com.