Louetta “Lou” A. Foster

Louetta “Lou” A. Foster, 84, of Galesburg, died at 12:47 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Rosewood Care Center.

She was born October 11, 1931 in Chicago, the daughter of Lawrence R. and Lola B. (Davis) Hehmann.  She married Charles R. Foster on August 23, 1952 in Galesburg.

Lou is survived by her loving husband, Charlie; two sons, Michael Foster of Galesburg and Steve (and Sherry) Foster of Dahinda; four grandchildren, Jessica, Ryan, Mitch, and Clint; a great grandson, Brantley; and one brother, Jim Hehmann of Oviedo, Florida.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister-in-law.

She graduated from Aquinas Catholic High School in Chicago in 1949 and earned a degree from Browns Business College in 1951.  Throughout her life, she was a devoted housewife and mother to her two sons.  Lou was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling, swimming, and tennis in addition to any other activities her family pursued.  In later years, she worked various retail positions.  She was a long-time member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and was very proud of her faith.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  Rev. Msgr. Ernest Pizzamiglio will officiate.  Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.