Lorraine “Lou” Daly, nee Winkler, 86, of Maplewood, MO passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Lou was born June 15, 1931 in St. Louis, MO as the oldest of eight children to Elmer Winkler and the former Antoinette Casey. The family moved to Collinsville, IL where Lou grew up and where she subsequently raised her own family after her marriage to her former spouse, Donald Daly, on January 10, 1953. Lou made her career in the banking industry attaining the position of branch manager for Conservative Federal Savings and Loan before retiring. After retirement she followed her heart becoming a world traveler to visit distant family in France and Ireland. Lou was a very self-sufficient and fiercely independent woman who did things her way. She was an avid reader, a movie buff, and a serious television fan. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and also loved decorating her home and making her yard beautiful. She was a kind and generous soul who wouldn’t think twice about helping family, friends and neighbors. She is survived by two daughters, Denise Massa of Edwardsville, IL and Melinda (Michael Davis) Amsden of St. Louis, MO; a son, Douglas (Melony) Daly of Collinsville, IL; two grandsons, Adam (Josie) McNeill and Austin Clark; one greatgrand daughter, Ambriel McNeill; siblings, Marie (Robert) Hultz, Robert Winkler, and Richard (Juanita) Winkler; two aunts, Loretta Winkler and Bernice Arnold, nee Winkler, as well as many nieces and nephews. Lou was preceded in death by her former spouse, Donald Daly; her parents, Elmer and Antoinette; her siblings; Delores Belobraydic, Ronald Winkler, Elmer Winkler and Edwin Winkler. To respect Lou’s wishes services will be private. Memorials may be made to Season’s Hospice Foundation, 8537 Solution Center, Chicago, IL 60677 or www.seasonsfoundation.org