Lila J. Mathias Obituary
The passing of Lila J. Mathias (Saint James, Minnesota) occurred on June 28, 2026. Lila, born on July 27, 1928, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lila J. Mathias or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Warnemunde and Mattie Warnemunde (McMillan); her siblings, Wendell (Myrle), Russel (Lillian), Earl (Arlene) and Vera (Lynn); and her husbands, Ervin Lorenz of Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Harvey Mathias.
She is survived by: her children, Judith Benzel (Kenneth) of Oak Hill, Ohio, Roger Lorenz (Karen) of Nisswa, David Lorenz (Kari) of Nowthen and Michael Lorenz (Victoria) of Omaha, Nebraska; her stepchildren, Diane Mathias of Wanamingo and Kurt Mathias (Brenda) of Mount Pleasant, Texas.; her grandchildren, Constance Sites (John) of Patriot, Bonita Benzel (Sal Solis) of Columbus, Jeremy Benzel of Beaver, Philip Lorenz (Ashley) of East Bethel, Erica Hofmeister (Jeff) of Waseca and Mindy Lorenz (David) of Omaha, Nebraska.; her great grandchildren, Ramsey Sites (Faith), Emily Parlett (Morgen), Walker Sites, Greyson Sites, Mason Callahan, Aubree Lorenz, Wesley Lorenz, Jordan Hofmeister, Blakelee Hofmeister, Britta Hofmeister, Kylan Bowman, Rhowyn Lorenz-Barnes, Raevyn Lorenz-Barnes and Rani Lorenz-Barnes; and her great great grandchild Myles Parlett. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
