Louise was born December 14, 1926, in Manning, Iowa, to Henry and Helen Kleespies. She passed away March 4, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her lifetime partner, Jerry O'Donnell; her parents, brother, Clarence Kleespies; sisters, DeNage Lowe, Marie Van Scoy and granddaughter, Shannon Nebitt. Louise is survived by her six children, Mary (Rob) Hove, Orting, Washington, Theresa (Mike) Kruse, San Antonio, Texas, Terry (Carol) O'Donnell, Omaha, Nebraska, Maury (Kamisah) O'Donnell, Omaha, Nebraska, Susan Pohlman, Tucson, Arizona, Katie (Gary) Wagner, Enumclaw, Washington; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Louise was a graduate of Creighton Memorial St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Omaha, Nebraska.

Lou and Jerry spent most of their married life in Omaha, retiring to Tucson, Arizona, in 1986.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made in Lou's name to the National M.S. Society, New York, or the National Association of Little People of America, Tustin, California.

Memorial Service 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2011 at St. Pius X Catholic Church.

Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.