Shirley C. Lorencen

Shirley Lorencen Obituary

Shirley C. Lorencen Lansing Age 81, passed away December 17, 2010. She was born on August 4, 1929 in Big Rapids, MI the daughter of William and Inez Wallace. Shirley was blessed with a sweet disposition and was loved by everyone who knew her. She was the matriarch of her family and her strong moral compass was a guide and model for all to follow. She adored her grandchildren and her dream was to make sure they all received a college education. Shirley attended Central Michigan University and taught high school. She loved spending time with her family. She planned many wonderful vacations so everyone could be together. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Max Lorencen and daughter-in-law Christina Lorencen. She is survived by her children, Mark Lorencen, Sharon (Stanley) Pastuszka, Carol Schaefer, Michael (Jacqueline) Lorencen and LeeAnn (Gilbert) LeBron; grandchildren, Jordan (Amanda) Moellendick, Aaron Moellendick, Max Schaefer, Samantha Schaefer, Jack Schaefer and Arthur Lorencen; 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Ruth (Al) Kempf and Billie (Beryl) Barto; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church of Lansing with the Rev. Dr. Jeffery S. O'Neill officiating. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Regional Cancer Center, 1215 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912. Our thanks to the staff for their kind and loving attention.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Dec. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Lorencen

11 Entries

Bonnie Arnold

December 13, 2020

Dearest Cousins,
I'm sure this is a difficult day for you to remember. You were all so close to your mother. My heart is with all of you.

Brent Barto

December 19, 2010

My favorite Aunt, though I did not see you much in the past few years, I tried to keep informed by asking Mom how you were doing. Mom is trying to keep busy, but I know she misses you already.

Keep watch over your family, and their kids and loved ones. Keep Uncle Max company.

With Love

Ellie Courter

December 18, 2010

Shirley, you brought light into my life through your friendship with my mother and by raising such wonderful, caring, children. My most heartfelt condolences to those who mourn your loss, especially Sharon and LeeAnn, and my nephews Jordan and Aaron. All my love.

Kimberly Raycraft

December 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jackie Lorencen

December 18, 2010

What a terrific person and a fantasic life. You will be missed.

Carly Zechar

December 18, 2010

Grandma Shirley was one of the kindest women I knew. When my dad married her daughter she welcomed all of us into her family with open arms. My daughter loved her Great Grandma Shirley and we will all miss her very much. My family is extremely grateful for the time we we shared with her. Thank you Grandma Shirley for all your love. Love, Carly Nate and Vienna Zechar.

Bonnie Barto

December 18, 2010

Dear Aunt Shirley,
I am going to miss your butterscotch "brownies" and pool parties. I am glad you took the opportunity to vacation in Onekama for many summers. I know that my Mom (your sister) looked forward to having you available so close to her home. With love....

Mark Lorencen

December 18, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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