Lola M. Bertram, 77, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on October 1, 2025 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on September 14, 1948 in Wabash County, Illinois, the daughter of John and Bertha (Enlow) Baxley. Lola married Richard “Dick” Bertram on July 24, 2000 and he preceded her in death on February 21, 2018.
Lola found great joy in the simple pleasures of life; whether it was getting lost in a good book, solving word search puzzles, or spending time with friends over a game of bingo. Her warmth, kindness, and love for life touched everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Lola will be remembered by children, Pat Isles, Andy Isles, Glenda Berberich, Cash Markle, Tim (Angie) Bertram, Kelly (Greg) Rochleau, and Debbie Bertram; many loved grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Connie Peach.
Lola was preceded in death by her parents; brother, John Ed Baxley; sisters, Rosalee Odom, and Ruth Baxley.
In keeping with Lola’s wishes, cremation will take place and no formal services will be held at this time.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation and Residential Hospice for their compassionate care shown to Lola and her family.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Lola’s tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Bertram family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
