Obit: Lorenz, Helen M. (1919 - 2012)

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Surnames: Bjork, Buksa, Christianson, Erickson, Lind, Lorenz, Mewhorter, Neumueller

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 05/24/2012

Lorenz, Helen M. (Mewhorter) (30 MAY 1919 - 19 MAY 2012)

Helen M. Lorenz, 92, Medford, died on Saturday, May 19 at Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center in Medford, where she had resided the past seven weeks, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service, and cremainal interment at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Medford, will be held at a later date.

Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.

The former Helen Mewhorter was born on May 30, 1919 in the Town of Hartland, Pierce County, to the late Ernest and Helga A. (Erickson) Mewhorter. She attended Forest Home School. She worked at City Hospital in Red Wing as a licensed practical nurse.

On April 9, 1949 in Red Wing, Minn., she married John F. Lorenz, who preceded her in death on May 28, 1972. They moved to Medford where she was a homemaker and mother.

She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, baking, canning, gardening, and most of all being with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include four children, Jean Neumueller and Patricia "Patti" (Dennis) Christianson, both of Medford, and Michael "Mike" of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren, Reece (Heidi) Neumueller of St. Paul, Minn., Hailey Neumueller of Chilton, Mickey Christianson of Medford and Andrea (Jack) Buksa of Rib Lake; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by seven siblings, Myron in infancy, Alfred, Martina Bjork, Edward, Jessie Lind and Walter.

Online condolences may be made at www.hemerfuneralservice.com