Lorie Lynne Schnathorst

Lorie Lynne Schnathorst, 61, of Norwalk was called home to be with her Lord and savior on September 19, 2023.
Lorie was born November 26, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa to Larry and Barbara Throckmorton.
In 1981, she married the love of her life Emlin Schnathorst Jr. and was blessed with five children.
She worked over the years serving the elderly in care centers and she had a special love and compassion for the residents she cared for. Lorie enjoyed crocheting, reading, writing, card games, and especially loved her tablets (she had 4). Above all, her family was the core of her heart. She always made sure that her husband, kids and grandkids were taken care of and gave of herself with her whole heart and soul. She was known by all who knew her for her kind, loving and compassionate heart.
Lorie was a member of the loving church family at Fellowship Community Church in Norwalk, Iowa who surrounded her with love and care.
Lorie is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Emlin Schnathorst Jr; children Cristial Logston, Richard Logston, Cherrie Beth Schnathorst, Emlin Schnathorst III (Chip), and Alex Schnathorst. 6 grandchildren; Mercedes Greim, Lexus Greim, Hunter Schnathorst, Paige Schnathorst, Mikaylah Logston (Juan Jaime Hernandez) and Evan Logston (Alyvia Garcia). 4 great-grandchildren; Lucas Perry, Maddix Logston, Violeta Jaime and Emilio Jaime.
She is survived by siblings, Larry Throckmorton (Lisa Crawford), Brenda Roush (Mark Stephens), Gayla Gilliland (Weston Dailey), Rusty Throckmorton, Raymond Throckmorton, Chasity Cowden and Tiffany Richards. Special aunt, Cherrie (Bishop) Bass. Father and mother-in-law, Emlin Sr. and Dianne Schnathorst, brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Karen Schnathorst, sister-in-law, Nila Schnathorst, and brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Stacey Schnathorst. She also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Harry Lyle Bishop and Velma Faye Bishop.
Visitation will be held with family present Thursday, September 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. at Iles Norwalk Chapel, 1020 Main Street, Norwalk, Iowa. Funeral service will be held Friday, September 29 at 1:30 pm, also at Iles Norwalk Chapel with burial to follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Indianola, IA. Following the graveside service, dinner and a time of fellowship with the family will be at Thrive Church, 707 E Euclid Ave, Indianola, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Lorie's honor as it held a special place in her heart.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.IlesCares.com
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