Louise Marie Heller, age 97, of Russellville, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Russellville Nursing Center. She was born November 7, 1925, in Akron, Ohio, to William and Louise Marie Doll Miller.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Heller; a son Duane Heller; a daughter, Christine Heller; two grandchildren, Jacob and Amy Heller.

She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and the late Dewayne Heinzen, Carol and James Hawkins, and Jean and Lynn Collins; 11 grandchildren, Charles, Andrew, Matthew, David and Daniel Heinzen, Jennifer Rudder, Jimmy Hawkins, Jessica McNeese, Jeremy and Sarah Nichols, and Alice Penix; and 13 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

The memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Shinn Chapel, with visitation to follow. Private burial for the family will be in Oakland Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .