Louise G. Force

Louise G. Force, 96, of Frankfort, Ind., passed away April 17, 2024 at Mulberry Health in Mulberry.  She was born on October 11, 1927 in Brussels, Belgium to John Baptist and Antoinette (Vanderpoole) Dominicus.  She married Edwin E. Michael in Anderlecht Belgium and he preceded her in death on September 21, 1961.  She then married Thomas L. Force on April 8, 1967 in Frankfort and he preceded her in death in 2006.

Louise completed school in Belgium.  She worked for Jules Simon, Wainscott Sewing Center, Mallory Controls and Purdue University.  In later years, she was a Volunteer for the Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette and the Open Door Clinic in Frankfort.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Frankfort, where she was a Lector, participated in the Ladies of Charity and the choir.  She enjoyed bowling, golf, and physical fitness.  She also spent time making many chemo hats for those that had lost their hair.

Surviving are her Son: John Michael of Lafayette; Daughter: Christine Mapes of Greenfield; 3 Grandchildren; and 4 Great-Grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, 2 brothers, and a sister.

Friends may visit Noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center, 501 East Clinton Street, Frankfort.  A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 600 St. Mary’s Avenue, Frankfort, Indiana.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Louise’s honor to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.  Please visit archerweston.com, where you may share memories and condolences for the family.

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