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Nancy Lorenz

1943 - 2019

Nancy Lorenz obituary, 1943-2019, Saint Louis, FL

BORN

1943

DIED

2019

Nancy Lorenz Obituary

Lorenz, Nancy (nee May) of Lighthouse Point, Florida and longtime resident of St. Louis, Missouri, was born November 18, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Gilbert Gib and Estelle (nee Grupe) May and died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the age of 75 years and 5 months. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Gary Lorenz of Lighthouse Point, Florida and longtime resident of St. Louis, Missouri (Married November 2, 1962); her daughters, Lisa (husband, Trent) Toone of St. Louis, Missouri, and Erica (husband, Jason) Hughes of St. Louis, Missouri; her grandchildren, Olivia and Eric Toone, Gary, Ava and Alex Hughes, all of St. Louis, Missouri. She is also survived by her sister, Sandy Litzsinger of St. Louis, Missouri as well as her brother, Bill (wife, Sandy) May of Cedar Hill, Missouri along with many other relatives and friends. Devoted wife, mother, and friend to all. Nancy excelled in everything she did in life. She was a faithful servant to God and her family. She loved hosting vacations and parties at their homes. Nancy was humble, graceful and stylish. She enjoyed decorating, shopping and driving fast cars. She was an avid competitor and a true athlete. Family was most important to Nancy. She left a legacy of love that her girls and grandchildren will sustain. Nancy was a gift and will be missed by all. Services: Memorial Service Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 505 South Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122, with Luncheon and Fellowship to follow at Sunset Country Club, 9555 South Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63127. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association at www.alsa.org, St. Louis Arc at www.slarc.org, or charity of choice. Arrangements through Chapel Hill Mortuary where family and friends may share stories, photos and condolences at www.stlfuneral.com as well as https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nancylorenz.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 28, 2019.

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Cathy Prenner

May 23, 2019

I remember How well you work together to make good decisions and how you respect each others opinions. It was great to watch. You were a great team.

God be with you and your family.

Cathy Prenner

Donna Hobart

May 21, 2019

Dear Gary, Lisa, Erica & Jason,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Nancy. She had to be so proud of this loving family that I grew to respect and love. I have made a donation in her name to the SLARC organization.
Donna

Scott and Barb Sorel

May 17, 2019

Erica and Jason, What a beautiful and amazing Mom you were blessed with. We are so so sorry for your loss. Love you both!

Ken & Mert McNabb

April 30, 2019

Gary & family. We are so sorry for your loss. We remember all the good times we had with you & Nancy especially on the boating trips to water ski. Nancy was always happy & gracious.

Steve Skrainka

April 29, 2019

Gary, Lisa and Erica,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Nancy was a wonderful woman, partner and mother. She loved each of you deeply.
Steve

April 29, 2019

Sorry for your loss. May God give your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. [Matt 5:4]

Robert Conradi, Jr.

April 28, 2019

Gary,
So sorry to hear about your loss.

David Deibel

April 28, 2019

So sorry for your loss.

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