Herta M. Lorenz

Herta M. Lorenz, age 101, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Herta is survived by her children, Judith (Ed Marsey) O’Connor, Rudolph K. (Kathleen) Lorenz, Barbara (late John “Jack” W.) McNichols; grandchildren, John ( Sara) O’Connor III, Barry ( Jackie) O’Connor, Rudy (Claudia) Lorenz, Ryan (Kim) O’Connor, Dan (Jess) O’Connor, Karyn (Tim) Schuett, Adam (Jennifer) Lorenz, Michael McNichols, Brian (Holly) McNichols, Kate (Emma Roberts) McNichols; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle O’Connor, Lauren O’Connor, Taylor O’Connor, Christian O’Connor, Juliette O’Connor, Kaitlynne O’Connor, Cade O’Connor, Karli O’Connor, Sean O’Connor, Haley Angel, Samantha Lorenz, Spencer Lorenz, Weston Lorenz, Alyssa Lorenz, Shayleigh McNichols, Declan McNichols, Broden McNichols, Anniston McNichols, Benjamin Schuett, Jude Kendrick, Rhys Kendrick; niece, Linda (Neal) Overman; and her nephew Michael (Terry) Stanzel.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Rudolph E. Lorenz, who was a Captain in the United States Army and heroically stormed the beaches in Normandy during World War II. She is also preceded by her parents Karl and Marie (nee Scheit) Muellner; grandson Dave McNichols; and her brother Adolf Stanzel.
Herta was a loving soul who touched many lives in her 101 years here on earth. She had a number of talents, many involving tedious work with her hands. She had many skills including having a knack for oil painting, being skilled on the piano, and preparing many wonderful meals in the kitchen. In her spare time, you could find her in her garden. She was also extremely talented when it came to crafts. She was a revered tailor and seamstress. She was a founding member of the Fiber Arts Group at the New Lenox Public Library and was even teaching knitting into her 90’s. She was a wonderful woman who will be missed by all that knew her.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Joliet Area Community Hospice and Saint Joseph Medical Center for their wonderful care.
Services for Herta will begin on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Kurtz Memorial Chapel in New Lenox with a visitation from 10 am until the time of a private family funeral service at 12pm. Herta will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Hills of Rest. Any individuals attending MUST maintain social distancing as well as wearing a mask. Due to Covid-19 restrictions a memorial get together will be held in the summer.