MURPHYSBORO – Helen "Louise" Mileur, 86, of Murphysboro, IL passed away on April 22, 2024, at home, surrounded in the love of her husband and children.

Louise was born in Sandridge, IL on August 25th, 1937, to Raymond and Margaret (Gill) Weston.  She married her one true love Murl "Coonie" Franklin Mileur at the First Lutheran Church in Murphysboro, on September 11th, 1954. They would have celebrated 70 years of marriage this year.

Together they raised and loved their seven children: Raymond Leon Mileur (Anne), Kevin Dale Mileur, Deborah Kay Mileur, Joyce Elaine Fisher (John), Barbara Jean Mileur, Melba Joan Ziegler (Jay), Monique Renee Tunison (Greg). Sixteen Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren, numerous friends of their children, and family friends that now also call them Granny and Papa Coonie.

Louise was a member of Christ Community Church, Past President of Aglow Women's Fellowship, and a Sunday School Teacher, she organized and led many spiritual retreats and fellowship meals, including Glory Weekends, where she could be known to write and perform silly skits for everyone's entertainment.

Miles and miles of traveling across this world have been enjoyed by Louise and Coonie along with their family and friends. From camping trips to California where, on their first trip out west with 5 kids they spent $148.45 on gas and camping fees for the entire trip, to travels to Jerusalem, France, Germany, Jamacia, Mexico, and multiple cruises, with friends and family. Some of her favorite trips were the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park, Estes Park, and the Oregon Coast, and their never ending "ONE Last Trip Out West" at least 8 times.

Our Mom had a love for the Lord, her family, everything roses, traveling, motorcycle rides/trips, camping, her 69 Photo Albums (all before digital photos were around), and Granny Days on Lesser Scaup Pond. One thing Louise wanted everyone to remember and live by is "Memories are the campfires that warm your heart in the winter seasons of your life."

Besides her Husband, Children, Grand and Great Grandchildren, Louise is also survived by her Brother-in-Laws Bernard W. Mileur (Faye), and Bill Johnson, along with many, many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family and loved ones that are just too numerous to count.

She is preceded in Death by: Parents Raymond & Margaret Weston, In-Laws Leon "Abe" & Arah Mileur, Sisters: Thelma Thompson, Imogene Lee, Elaine Gerstenschlager-Johnson, and Bonnie Weston, Brothers LaVern & Dale Weston, Sister-In-Laws Joan (Mileur) Gale-Wassing, Vera Weston, Betty Weston & Granddaughter Emily Gipson.

Services will be at Wilson Funeral Home on Friday, April 26th, at 9:30am with Pastor Ralph Brandon Officiating, internment to follow at Murdale Garden of Memories. Visitation will be Thursday, April 25th from 5-7pm and the day of service, from 7:30 am until time of service.

We are asking for a fragrance/perfume free service due to a family member with severe allergies.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the health care staff who took loving care of her, in care of Wilson Funeral Home. Family and Friends are invited to join us at the Murphysboro Elks Lodge Banquet Room immediately following the internment for light refreshments, a time of fellowship, storytelling, and visiting.

The family would like to thank all the Residential Hospice Care employees who were there for our family and her in her last days. As well as the family, friends, and loved ones who prayed for and were there to support us.