Louise M. DeVary Obituary (1923

Louise M. DeVary, 99 of Bloomington, passed away on April 27, 2023 at Luther Oaks, Bloomington. Born on December 30, 1923 in Bloomington, the daughter of Walter & Hazel (Barnes) Garbe. She married Robert E. DeVary on February 6, 1943. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2015. Louise was survived by three children: Sue (Tim) Gerike, Charlene (Robert) Bigger and Robert A. DeVary; Eleven grandchildren: Tom Bigger, Pam (Tony) Bauman, Chrissy (Joe) Mora, Lori (Doug) Methner, Allen (Erin) DeVary, Mark DeVary, Joe (Leslie) DeVary, Michelle (Chris) Arbuckle, Angie (Brent) Hanslow, Brian (Mindy) Gerike and Darin (Abby) Gerike; twenty-eight great grandchildren: Ralph, Noah & Veronica Bigger, Adam & Emily Bauman, Tyler, Kaylee & Dylan Mora, Josh & Nick Methner, Alex & Cameron DeVary, Lauren & Evan DeVary, Brody, Jase, & Maryn DeVary, Corey & Addison Arbuckle, Ashley, Kylie & Natalie Hanslow, Lacy, Levi & Lila Gerike and Tenly, Adalyn & Lane Gerike. Many nieces & nephews. Louise was a Lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She faithfully served the church; serving on the Alter Guild and Ladies Aid. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and an Avid Chicago Cubs fan. She was a homemaker raising her 3 children. Later in life, she enjoyed working for 15 years at GTE. She loved working in her yard and enjoyed her many grandchildren. Family was everything to her and she had many friends and neighbors she enjoyed over the years. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Chuck Bahn officiating. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. Interment will follow the service at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. The family would like to thank Lori and the women who provided the excellent home care she received prior to going to Luther Oaks, Compassus Hospice, and the excellent care from the staff at Luther Oaks. A special thanks to her dear friend & caregiver Ginger. She will be missed by all who knew her. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com