Janie M Lorenz Obituary (1965 - 2018)

Janie Marie Lorenz, age 52, of Menomonie, WI passed away in her sleep after her long battle with cancer the morning of Thursday December 13th, 2018 at The Neighbors of Dunn County Nursing home, where she was admitted the day before. She was born December 16th, 1965 in Appleton, WI to Marlene Liebergen and Frederick Lorenz. She grew up in Marshfield and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1984. Janie gave birth to her son, Samuel, on June 24th, 1997, in Eau Claire, WI. She moved to Minneapolis, MN, and gave birth to her daughter, Lilie, on July 19th, 1999. Soon after, she settled down in Menomonie, WI. She was diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 2015, underwent treatment and went into remission, mid 2016. Stage 4 cancer was found in June of 2018, a battle she would eventually lose. Janie is survived by: her son and daughter, her two sisters, Lois (Ken) Acheson, Linda (Timothy) Penno and brother Richard Lorenz, her mother Marlene, and many other relatives, and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Lorenz, and her brother, Donald Lorenz. There will be a gathering from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. John Mano officiating. Family and friends are welcome to attend.