Louise M. Kruenegel, 79, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her home, Vandalia, IL. Due to COVID-19 health concerns a Private Graveside Service and interment will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Pastor Terry Westerfield officiating. Memorials: First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net. She was born June 12, 1940, in Litchfield, IL, the daughter of Elroy Melvin & Genevieve Elleen (Smith) Buskohl. Married Richard Walter Kruenegel on September 11, 1976, in Mt. Olive, IL. She was a Secretary for Franklin Life Ins., Springfield, IL, and member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and Fayette Co. Hosp. Aux. (Pink Lady), all of Vandalia, IL. She is survived by: Husband - Richard Kruenegel, Vandalia, IL. Preceded in death by: Parents; and Brother - Melvin Buskohl.