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Louise Byrne Obituary
Born: April 6, 1954 in Marseilles, IL
Died: April 14, 2025 in Ottawa, IL
Louise Lynn (Lowers) Byrne, 71, of Marseilles, passed away April 14, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
Louise was born April 6, 1954, in Marseilles, IL, to Ralph and Eleanor (Johnson) Lowers. She married Michael Byrne on August 6, 1982 at St. Andrews Church in Chicago.
She worked at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center for many years prior to her retirement. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marseilles. She was extremely kind and generous to everyone she met and would want each and every person to do the same.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Byrne; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters.
As Louise did so often, go out of your way to treat everyone with kindness and respect and keep her memory alive.
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Louise Healy
May 14, 2025
Louise is a kind and generous friend, who I have known for many years, she was always doing stuff for everyone and anyone who needed help. I will always appreciate her and hope she rests in peace; God Bless you and your family
Mary Hudkins Liddle
May 3, 2025
Our mom's were best friends. So I grew up with her. She was my best friend . Even when my mom died she stuck by me. She was with me after my father died. I was deveststed . Louise . Got my mind off my sorrow for awile
We were only 16 at the time When my cousin died she was supportive and recent years we drifted apart. Louise was love and totally selfless. Over the years I've thought about her and how blessedI I am because of her. I remeber all our conversations. They have always helped me. Love u Louise. God bless u Mike and family.
Cherie D
May 3, 2025
Louise was genuinely a kind gentle person I worked with Louise for many years and she was always helpful and willing to help in any way. She will be missed.
The Staff of Ottawa Funeral Home
May 2, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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