Louise Marie Lidbury, 91, of Gilbert, Az, passed away peacefully, April 8, 2025, in Gilbert. She was born January 17, 1934, in Belvidere, IL, daughter to Vern and Marie Louise (Jurgens) Smith. Louise graduated from Capron high school and married her sweetheart, the late Vernon "Bud" Lidbury in Sharon, WI, June 14, 1953.  She was a lifelong Lutheran and enjoyed playing cards, cooking, reading and gardening.
Louise is loved and dearly missed by her daughter, Lynette (Jerry) Novak; son, Kevin (Patricia Young) Lidbury; grandchildren, Tony Novak, Matt (Valery) Novak, Brian (Zachary Shannon) Novak, Joe (Leah) Lidbury, Katherine (Steve) Mumm; great grandchildren, Logan and Malia Novak; Brooke Lidbury and Ed and Ben Mumm; and multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; and sister, Rosemary Freeman.
The visitation for Louise will be at 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 am., Friday, May 2, 2025 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008.  Pastor Charles Waggoner to officiate.  Private family burial to follow in Sharon, WI. To share a condolence, please visit www.andersonfcs.com .

The family would like to thank the staff at Caissa Assisted Living and THEMA Hospice for the excellent care they provided over Mom's final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to THEMA Health Services Foundation, 1725 E Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016.