John M. Lorenze Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John M. Lorenze of Brazil, Indiana, who passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John M. Lorenze to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Max M. Lorenze and Ethel Lorenze (Krider); and his stepdaughters, Robin Cheryl Smith, Chervenko and Terri Colleen Smith-Boor.
He is survived by: his wife Lou Lorenze; his children, Diana Smith (Doug) and John M. K. Lorenze (Christine); his grandchildren, Lindsay Clayton (Bob), Marshall Smith (Bristy), Heather Boor Mitchell (Todd), Ashley Cook (Andy), Megan Manente (Nick), Brooke Pell and Miller (Scott); his great grandchildren, Farrah Clayton, Bobby Clayton, Bailey Smith, Bella Smith, Zoe Mitchell, Mallory Mitchell, Kowen Cook, Keaton Cook, Kampbell Cook, Kramer Cook, Krosby Cook, Rocco Manente, Georgi Manente, Alexandria Acosta, Drew Whitt, Morghan Miller and Jasper; and his nephew Tony Lorenze.
