Lucretia Ellen (Aldridge) Stoelzle ‘Lou’

Lucretia Ellen (Aldridge) Stoelzle ‘Lou’

Lucretia Ellen (Aldridge) Stoelzle “Lou,” of Carbondale, went home to her Savior Jesus on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 5:20 p.m.

Lou was surrounded by her sister Tempa, best friend Tamara Dixon and her daughter Lauren. Lou loved to sing and left this world hearing “This is the Reason I Sing.”

Lou was born on Sept. 8, 1951, the daughter of Tommy and Joyce Gray Aldridge, who resided in Wolf Lake.

Lou is survived by her daughter, Lauren; three grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, Beulah, Star and Wyatt; her sister, Tempa Dunn; nieces Katie and Abby; her second nieces, Norah, Rowan; second nephew Asa; her cousin SaDona Gray and her son Jack; her cousin LaDonna Chandler and her daughter Whitney and her children. 

Lou was preceded in death by her mother and father; her former husband, Michael Stoelzle; and her dearly loved brother-in-law, Joe Dunn. 

Lou had so many friends. She cherished her friendship with her neighbor Nour Farhat and her new found friendship in Tamara Dixon. 

Lou loved people. She loved the gift of song and laughter. Her love of life and joy was contagious. Her laugh was one of a kind and brought love to many. 

She received her master’s in rehabilitation counseling degree and bachelor’s of music degree from Southern Illinois University. 

She worked at the Illinois Youth Center in Harrisburg, as a probation officer in Jackson County Courthouse and enjoyed helping youth as a mental health therapist at Jefferson County Comprehensive Services for 10 years. 

Lou loved bringing hope to people who faced hardships. She listened to WBGL 24/7 and put her hope and faith in Jesus. 

A celebration of the abundant life of Lou was held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at University Baptist Church in Carbondale.

“Grandmother, Mother, but first Mommy. We will miss you dearly. We love you and this is not a goodbye. This is a see you later.”

Memorials can be made in her name to DEW Haven Maine Zoo and Rescue in Mt. Vernon, Maine; or a donation to the people she loved most in life, her grandchildren’s college fund and donations will be accepted at the church.

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of arrangements.

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