Louise M. Gerth 90, of Hoffman Estates was born May 14, 1935 to the late Leon Clarence Lathrop and late Marie (nee Matthews) Lathrop and passed away March 16, 2026. Louise was the beloved wife of the late Robert Gerth; loving mother of Steven (late Judy) Gerth and Diane (Ed) Ganzer; dear grandmother of the late David Gerth; fond sister of the late Leon Lathrop and late Lucy Rasmussen. Louise worked at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates. Inurnment will take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Funeral info 847-253-5423