Louise E. Low

July 6, 1926 - January 11, 2012

Louise Elizabeth (Orth) Low, 85, of Vandalia, IL, died on Wednesday, January 11 at Friendship Manor of St. Elmo, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 16, 2012 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Kurt Simon officiating.  Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL.  Visitation will be held 9:30-10:30 AM, Monday (1 hour prior to services) at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Friends and Families of Fayette County Hospital or to the Alzheimer's Association. Ms. Low was born July 6, 1926, in Monroe, MI, the daughter of Peter and Dora (Grundman) Orth.  She married Raymond E. Low, August 16, 1952 in Washington D.C.; they later divorced in February 27, 1986.  Ms. Low was a career federal employee in Washington, D.C. in environmental health programs of the U.S. Public Health Service, She retired from the EPA in 1981 to move to Vandalia. Ms. Low was a founding member and served on the board of directors of Friends and Families of FCH for 10 years; a member of FCH Auxiliary for many years, was vice president of the auxiliary, and served on the scholarship selection committee.  She also delivered meals on wheels for several years and served on the board of directors of Fayco Enterprises and Operation Outing. She was also a member of Vandalia's Women's Club, GFWC Illinois. She was appointed to Fayette County Board to serve on 377 Board from 1991-2000.  Ms. Low received the ABE award in 1997. Ms. Low was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Vandalia. She is survived by son, John Low of Olney, MD; grandsons Seth and Robert Low; and ex-husband Raymond Low.  She is preceded in death by parents, brother Robert Orth, and son Scott Low.