Louise E. Iverson

Louise E. Iverson, 93, formerly of Morton Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on April 7TH, 2016, at Hearthstone Manor in Woodstock, IL. She was born Feb. 14th, 1923, the daughter of William & Mary (Welkner) Gegner in Chicago. IL. Louise was a 1940 graduate of Lakeview High School. After graduation, she attended business school and graduated at the age of 19. She worked at AM Castle until she met the love of her life, Oliver "Pete" Iverson. He was serving in the Coast Guard on the LST 69 when the met and fell in love. They were married in Chicago on October 19th, 1946 and were together for 61 years. They lived in Chicago for 9 years till they moved to Morton Grove in 1955. They lived there for 52 years till they moved to Hearthstone in Woodstock in 2007. Louise worked for Victor Comptometer in Chicago and then worked nights at Avon in the Morton Grove warehouse while raising the children. She went back to work for Victor in Morton Grove and continued working there after they became PGA Golf and Tommy Armor Golf. She was head of the payroll. She retired in 1991, when her husband Pete and she traveled the world, especially Europe. Louise loved to spend times with family and friends. Sundays were spent going to church, Louise cooking a big Sunday dinner for family or relatives, and then playing games or going to relative houses. She enjoyed entertaining and hostessing parties, especially around the Holidays. She enjoyed canning, baking, reading, investing in the stock market, and playing cards and games. She loved going to Las Vegas to play the slot machines and enjoy the warm weather. But most important she was a devoted Christian woman who read the Bible religiously. She was a member of Jerusalem Ev. Lutheran Church in Morton Grove for 61 years. Louise is survived by her son, William (Bill) (Annette) Iverson of Faber, VA, and Jean Marie (Jeannie) (Daniel) Ziller of Huntley, Il; five grandchildren: Sally Ann Iverson of New Port, CT, Daniel (Carol) Ziller, Jr. & Ty Ziller , both of Huntley, Kimberly (Mark) Martin of Union, IL, Gwendolen Ziller of Belvidere, IL; and 9 Great Grandchildren: Colleen, David, Meredith, Levi, Eric, Ashtyn, Kasey, Travis, & Colton; her sister-in-law, Laverne Iverson, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Pete, who passed away in 2008, her sister, Mary Williamsen, and two great-grandsons, Thomas Charles Martin and Kevin Daniel Ziller. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 7th at Hearthstone Community Village, 840 N. Seminary Ave. (Rt. 47) in Woodstock at 2:00 pm with Rev. Lance Lackore officiating. In lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations in Louise's name may be made to Hearthstone Communities, 920 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Il 60098.

Louise E. Iverson

February 14, 1923 - April 7, 2016