Monalou Bertsch Cannis, passed peacefully into her Lord's arms while at home surrounded by her loving family. Monalou was the beloved daughter of Herman and Helen Bertsch and the cherished sister of her two brothers Lyle and Rodney Bertsch. Monalou was raised in Grabill, Indiana. A 1954 graduate of Leo High School "Lou" excelled at anything music. Monalou touched hundreds of lives through her tireless efforts with Teen Challenge. "Lou" was the proud mother of three daughters, Tamira Zimmerman Bradford, Shelley Zimmerman Lerch and Kim Zimmerman Richardson. Lou adored her seven grandchildren and her 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside Service will be 11am on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com.
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September 17, 2017
Bob/Mary Haverstick
We are so sorry to hear of your loss! We go way back to New Haven Missionary and absolutely loved Lou! She was such a beautiful, loving, christian woman with a voice that would make your spine tingle. May you be surrounded with God's love and experience His comforting presence and peace in the days ahead.
September 17, 2017
stanley clauss
Having not seen or heard of her in these past 50 years does not lessen the pain of hearing of the passing of this lovely person.
September 15, 2017
Christine Isaacs
Our deepest sympathy to your family. May your memories of Lou bring comfort to all of you now and in the days ahead. With Love; Christine, Dan, and Spencer
September 14, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the family.
May the God of all comfort bring you peace and strength during this most difficult time.
PD-GA
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