ST. JOHNSVILLE- Mrs. Louise Bateholts,76, formerly of New St., passed away peacefully on August 12, 2012 at Palatine Nursing Home. She was born on September 15, 1935 in Ames, daughter of the late John and Opal (Schwabrow) Swank.Louise was educated in Canajoharie. On March 16, 1974 she was united in marriage with Adelbert Bateholts. Louise enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and coloring books. She loved her cats and her dogs; especially Tippy. She is survived by her husband Adelbert Bateholts; her 3 sisters: Ruby Craver and Rita King, both of Fort Plain and Barbara Stowell of Canajoharie; her 2 brothers: Earl Swank of Fort Plain and John (Anne) Swank of Burlington Flat, NY; her aunt Ruth Tenczar of Albany, her cousins: Russel (Letty) Shwannow of Florida and Willis (Susan) of Johnstown, 2 stepdaughters: Judy (Ed) Aker of Fort Plain and Betty (John) King of St. Johnsville; 1 stepson: Donald (Zora) Bateholts of Fort Plain; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephew. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center St. from 12pm-2pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. A religious service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 2pm with the Rev. Kenneth Dingman officiating, Procession will follow to Ames Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. To offer an online message of sympathy please go to www.eneafamily.com. The family is being comforted by John P. Lewandowski, Funeral Director.