Louise Dees, 78, of Imperial, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at de Greef Hospice House. She was born in St. Louis on August 12, 1936 to the late Vernon Lloyd and Martha Irene (GoForth) Heitman. The family moved to Imperial, MO in December, 1949. Also preceding her in death were brothers Raymond and Larry Heitman. Our dear mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, cousin and niece. Louise was an insurance underwriter at USF & G, St. Paul and Travelers. She was also an avid bowler. Louise is survived by her son Don LaRue and wife Denise; grandsons, Bryan LaRue and Jim Kinzel; brothers Jerry Heitman and wife Carlette and Richard Heitman and wife Pat and husband Paul Dees. The family will welcome friends at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Caldwell Chapel in Park Hills. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM. Inurnment following at Woodlawn Cemetery in Leadington. View tribute and share your memories and condolences at www.czboyer.com.