Luella “Lou” Guttormsen
November 24, 1928 -
December 18, 2014
Luella “Lou” Guttormsen, age 86 of Kenosha, died on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Aurora Medical Center.
Born on November 24, 1928 in Carpio, ND, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Mizeur) Williams. Later she moved with her family and made Kenosha her home. Lou attended local schools, including Mary D. Bradford.
On September 22, 1951 she was married to the love of her life, Earl A. Guttormsen. Sadly, Earl passed away on January 7, 1999.
Lou was a very dedicated, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She was very involved in the bowling community. She was a member of the Kenosha Women’s Bowling Assoc. for 43 years. Lou was inducted into the Hall of Fame for her meritorious service and outstanding performance. She was a youth bowling instructor, running the youth programs at many of the bowling centers for many years. Lou has coached many of the city’s top bowlers. She had served as president of the Kenosha Youth Bowling Assoc. for 20 years and was a member of the WI State Youth Bowling Assoc. Board of Directors for eight years.
Lou is survived by her five children, Gail (John) Vukos, Gary Guttormsen, Lee Guttormsen, Diane (Dennis) Northern and Joy (Herb) Haubrich; six grandchildren, Rachel (Miguel) Gonzalez, Ashley and Alicia Haubrich, Chris (Jennifer), Dennis Jr.(Rachel), and John(Gena) Northern; 10 great grandchildren, Alejandro, Angelo, and Andreas Gonzales, Sophia Hylton, Travis, Noah ,Madeleine ,Hunter ,Isabelle, and Madison Northern; four sisters, Julia Morrow, Arlene Brower, LaVerne Wavruk and Joyce Silbert along with many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeff; 3 sisters and 8 brothers.
The Guttormsen family would like to thank Dr. Rashid and all the angels of the Aurora Cancer Center for their loving care and support.
Service Info
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 29, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Piasecki Althaus Funeral Home, 3720-39th Ave., Kenosha, WI. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Cemetery.
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Cindy (Munns) NicholsJoy, Diane, Gail, Herb & the girls, I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Look to God for strength & guidance.
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Mary Rose (Huber) KennedyYour mom taught me how to bowl. She has always been a special Lady. I can say I have known her all my life. My mom Josephine (Torcaso) Huber bowled with her for years. Joy my husband and I met you on the island the night we got engaged. 22 years ago. She was a great lady and I will forever remember her with fond memories. Prayers to all of you.
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Ann & Jim RoseJoy, and Family, So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful lady, she will be missed.
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Chris/Mike GustavesonOh Diane, (& family)how sorry we were to have heard of Lou's passing. Everyone who knew her has such wonderful memories. Just know she will be remembered, respected, treasured for many years to come. Let the holidays now not be sad but a time to embrace those special times & hold dear to your heart. We are praying hard for peace & joy to your family knowing she is now with your Dad eternally...(sipping on an old fashioned maybe?)
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Mary And Michael SchmidtOur sincerest condolenses and deepeest sympathies to the Guttormsen's Family. Mama Lou will be missed by the entire community .
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jeanne polaninDiane I am so sorry about your mom,She will sadly be missed. jeanne
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Carol WoodMy heartfelt condolences to Gail, Diane, Joy-Joy, Lee and Gary, and the rest of the Guttormsen family. I knew your mother first and foremost as the woman who kept all her kids and the occasional dog in line on 74th street. And, oh yeah, she used to be at the bowling alley too! I remember her being there with your dad and letting us explore all the nooks and crannies of the bowling alley ... and I don't think I ever had to pay to rent the shoes (do I owe you some money??). As we grow older and lose the people we love, they live on through our memories of them. Your mother was very special and touched many peoples lives and will be missed by all. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
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Shelly WeinfurterMomma Lou you sure will be missed. You left a legacy do great bowlers coached and mentored by you. Rest in peace.
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Kay & Richard McILquhamOur sincere condolences in the passing of Lou. We know she will be missed by all her family and friends. Lou was such a vibrant, knowledgeable person especially in all matters in bowling. It was always a great time working and bowling with her. The bowling community has lost a GIANT. We are not able to attend in person either her memorial or funeral, so we have sent a donation to Special Olympics in her memory per the family request. Sincerely, Kay & Richard McILquham
