Louise Elizabeth Bingham

Louise E. Bingham

Louise Elizabeth Bingham, age 93, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.

Louise was born October 05, 1932, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to Fred Ransom Rhoades and Annie Mae Olmstead. Louise was the youngest of 12 children. She graduated from Black River Falls High School and then moved to Rockford, Illinois, where she worked as a waitress and later in assembly at Barber-Colman. She moved to Adams County in 1967. Shortly after, she began working at Adams County Memorial Hospital (now Gundersen Moundview Hospital). Louise worked at the hospital for more than 20 years, starting as a ward clerk and retiring as Purchasing Director.

In her earlier years, Louise enjoyed dancing and playing cards. She grew large gardens every year for canning, and was an excellent baker known for her chocolate chip cookies. In later years she took many memorable driving trips with her partner Murry.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Annie Rhoades, her 11 siblings, long-term partner Murry Rinehart, and son-in-law Dominic Pantaleo, Jr. Survivors include her children Roberta Pantaleo, Alan (Tina) Perkins, and Cheri (Chris) Janssen. Louise is also survived by three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Gundersen Moundview Hospital, Villa Pines Living Center, and Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care.

Per Louise’s wishes, interment will be at the Quincy Cemetery, Town of Quincy, Wisconsin, at a later date.

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  1. Pamela Barnes says:

    Roberta and family, Liked your Mom and age doesnt matter, there is never a good time to loose our mothers! Hugs

  2. Jennifer Armstrong says:

    Louise was a wonderful woman and it was a pleasure to help take care of her. And thanks to her son in law for “helping ” me set her up on the stand. Lol. She is missed. She was so sweet.

  3. Marge says:

    So sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. Many fond memories of working with her at ACMH. God bless her family.

  4. Kathie and Jerry Dye says:

    So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I will always remember her as being so kind to my Grandmother while my Grandfather was in the hospital. She will be remembered as such a sweet, kind person.

  5. Linda and Doug Donley says:

    So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family

  6. Bob and Janis Cada says:

    Hugs and prayers to the family.. she was a wonderful person!

  7. Teresa Marti says:

    Our sincere condolences and prayers for your loss. Rubber and Teresa Marti

  8. Monica Arndt says:

    Sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. She was a fun loving person.

  9. Deedee Brennecke Heath says:

    So sorry for your loss. Lou was a great person. I enjoyed talking with her at ACMH.

  10. Jessica says:

    I really enjoyed waitressing with her at Lakeview Cafe in the late 90s. She was always so nice to me.

  11. Peg Lecy says:

    I’m so very sorry on your family’s loss. Lou was a fantastic person

  12. Cheri and Bruce Nachreiner says:

    Bobbi, Alan, Cheri and families, we are so very sad to hear of Mom’s passing. Such great memories of a wonderful gal! We are thinking of all of you.

  13. Jan says:

    Sending God’s strength in this time of sympathy. Lou was a joy to have as a neighbor talking Packers was fun. thanks for your smiles Lou, forever in God’s arms.

  14. Julie and Bob Goodhue says:

    Roberta and family, so sorry to hear this; our thoughts are with you. May your good memories help you through this sad time.

  15. Rushell Moyer says:

    My condolences to all of you.

  16. Patti Rhinehart says:

    Dear Roberta and family~ So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.

  17. Sue Moran says:

    They broke the mold with your Mom. She had a good life. I’ll always remember her grit & sass! She’ll always have a special spot in Mike’s & my heart. She was such a special person. Hugs to all the family. RIP dear friend!

  18. Roxanne Buchanan says:

    This really hurts my heart. Lou was my boss for many years. You would never find a more generous, caring person. Oh the laughs we had over her and Murry’s adventures. She taught me so much. I will forever be grateful that she was part of my life. There’s just no words to console you on such a tremendous loss.Godspeed Lou. I’ll love you forever

  19. Judith Alderman says:

    So very sorry for your family’s loss she was such a sweet lady

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