Louise A Sprague, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on Monday April 26, 2021.She was born February 21, 1929, in Pasiano, Italy, to Antonio and Marianna (Piccinin) Bottos. The family immigrated to the USA in 1930 and settled in Detroit.

Louise worked at Hudson's and Chrysler when she met the love of her life, Robert Sprague, through her sorority friends. They were married on June 21, 1952, and had four children before Robert died in an auto accident in 1958.Being a single mother of four, Louise made life decisions that eventually brought her to Traverse City in 1972, where she was a real estate broker for many years.

She loved life, adventure, travel, dancing, and gatherings. She was kind hearted and charitable, always seeing the good in people. Family, friends, and celebrations gave her joy in life. Louise enjoyed traveling to Europe and Australia to visit relatives. In 2005, she hosted a large family reunion at her lake cottage for her mother's 100th birthday that was attended by friends and relatives from around the world including Italy, Australia, and Nova Scotia.

Louise is survived by: her children, Lu Ann (Van) Fritz, Robert (Randy), Robin, Ralph; grandchildren, Christopher, Kelly, Laura, Kiersten (Derek) Graham, Keegan, Evan Fritz; great-grandchildren, Ryland Swan, Atley Graham; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins,

She was preceded in death by: her parents; Louis and Marianna Maestri; her husband, Robert Sprague; and brother, Alfred Maestri. Louise will be interred at Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be announced at a future date.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude for all thoughts, prayers and condolences in remembrance of her life.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com