DeLouris Hollinger Obituary

DeLouris was indeed a blessing to all who knew her - she was loving, she could tell you like it is (and get over it!), and a source of smiles, laughter and the Joy of Life (can't remember the French translation!).
I hold two memories of her very close: When my dearest ever friend Sondley died, I would not/could not go to the funeral home.
DeLouris, "You have to go!" so off I went and totally lost it.
Second, the song Last Dance fits here - At Erin's wedding reception, she and I cut the Light Fantastic (and was HEAVILY POINTY FINGERS - "What have you done, Hal? She's not suppose to do that!" My pollite reply: "Well, tell her that!" and off we went. Such a wonderful blessing to have her in my life and in my memories. LuvU D.

DeLouris was a delight to care for! She always reached out to people in need--even when she was in need during her stay in assisted living/skilled nursing at Cascades-Verdae. She would involve lonely people in activities and always changed where she sat at each meal in order to minister to different people around her. She will be greatly missed! --Natalie and all the staff at Cascades-Verdae

We were saddened to hear of De Louris's death. We met De Louris and Richard when we retired to Charleston and St Matthews from Wisconsin. They both made us feel welcome. De Louris iintroduced us to the SC Bishop as her Yankee friends which we laughed at for many years afterward. We will never forget their friendship.
The Eldon Hepners, now residing in West Bend WI

Delouris and Richard arrived at St. Matthews/Charleston about the same time I did. I'll always remember their zest for life and their unconditional love; truly special friends! Richard was a USC Grad class of '49 as were both of my parents. 60ish years later, they lived in the same building as my Mom at Franke; moved in the same day!!

Dear Hollinger family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of DeLouris. I had the pleasure of working with Richard and DeLouris at Lutheran Coastal Retreat Center from 1995 thru 2000 while teaching elderhostel courses. One has uniquely different people enter their lives and DeLouris was a wonderfully gifted woman. I cherish our special friendship.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of celebration of a life well lived.

We have lost two of our dearest friends with the death of DeLouris and Richard Hollinger. They have been an inspiration in our lives for over 40 years.

Delouris was a phenomenal lady. I feel privileged to have known her - and danced with her! She had the happiest feet I know. Much love to all of her family.

De Louris, a child of the Light... A wonderful inspiration and a joy forever.