Lorentz, Mary Jean
(nee Giraudo), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Beloved wife of John J. Lorentz for over 49-1//2 years; loving mother of Jeffrey (Carrie) Lorentz, Julie (Matthew) Kliethermes, Jill (Charles) Bright and Jessica (Aaron) Seavers; cherished grandma of Gregory, Adam, Caroline, Sofia, Rachel, John “Jack” and Philip George; dearest sister of Janet (the late Daniel) Biermann, Sandra (Robert) Kollar and Susan Giraudo; our dear aunt, great-aunt, sister-in-law, cousin and friend to many.
Services: A private family Mass will be held at Assumption Catholic Church (Mattis Rd.) on Thursday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Mass will be live-streamed. Please visit Assumption Parish’s website at assumptionstl.org. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Alzheimer’s Association (St. Louis Chapter). A KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel service
Sending our love and support to Mary Jean’s entire family. We have marveled at how you have cared for her so lovingly over these many years. We will be holding you in prayer as you walk these upcoming days. Much love, Janel Esker, Ron Knapp and Nora
John Lorentz: Sorry to hear of Mary Jean’s passing. Let me know if you need an help of any kind. Mary Jean will be in our prayers.
John & Linda Bergfeld
Sending condolences to the entire family. May God hold you close during this time. Monica Eppinger
Mary Jean & I walked every day to Resurrection Grade School for 8 years. Played tag under the street light on South 39th street. Then waked over a mile to St. John’s High School for 2 years, until she could drive us in her Dad’s car from Sophomore to Senior year. We had some good talks and shared some good secrets.
I will miss her smiling face, but now I have a friend in Heaven, waiting for me.
The whole family will be in my prayers dealing with her being gone. I know she is happy where she is.
Love, Connie
My dear friend you are shining brightly in heaven with that gleam in your eyes again. Prayers for John and your family st this difficult time. Until we meet again and can share our talks again.
God so loved us, He sent Mary Jean to remind us to pick up our crap.
Love Peace Joy
Dear John and Family, I am so sorry this morning to hear that Mary Jean has passed! Please know that I understand your sorrow and loss! I will remember all of you in my PRAYERS.
LOVE, Kent Kenniston
Mary Jean and I have been friends since high school. We worked together at Kreesges dime store for 75 cents an hour Junior and Senior year. Then she worked at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company in the Pierce Building downtown. I joined her there later. She changed jobs but came back later when a secretarial position opened. We worked side by side and chatted off and on during the day, and partied on the weekends. Many good times. Our trip together to Fort Lauderdale with two others from the office was a blast. Mary Jean was very special. She was our maid of honor and our daughters Godmother. John, you and Mary Jean were so happy together and she loved you so much. You have such a beautiful family together and you took such wonderful care of her. Since we live in Baltimore our times together we’re brief but treasured. John, you and your family are in our prayers. I wish we could be with you to celebrate her life, but covid safety is necessary as everyone understands. God bless you during this difficult time, but I know you are comforted with happy memories. Love, Sharon
Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts at the passing of sweet Mary Jean. May God be with you at this time.
John:
I’m very sorry to hear of Mary Jean’s passing. You have been a great husband to her all these years. Gina and I will keep her and your family in our prayers.
Dear John & Family, My prayers are with you during this difficult time. The loving care you gave her is now in God hands. Think how happy she is recognizing and smiling down at her family. I will be with you during the live stream Mass.
John, It is hard to say what is in our hearts. You and your Family have been in our prayers and will continue to be. You are not just next door neighbors but good friends. Mary Jean
has been on my mind these last weeks. I have missed her. Our talkies across the fence Our love of flowers, and books. takeing care of each others when we went on trips. The joys
we shared when the kids were getting married and then when the grandkids’ came. Even the dogs thought you were family. Mary Jean joked that she didn’t need to get the kids a dog because they could just play with ours. When we moved in over here with our dog Bear Dog, We would look out and see them in our yard playing with him and he was enjoying them. She was a kind and careing person. If you need any thing we are here, just accross the driveway.
With Love and Heart Felt Sorrow.
Jeff,
I’m so sorry for the loss of you dear Mother, please know that we’ll keep you and our family in our prayers. We’ll offer evening Rosary for your family and Mom.
Brian
Jeff,
Dennis & I were sorry to hear of your loss. You and your children are in our prayers for comfort during this time.
Love & Hugs,
Dennis & Arlene West
John:
I am so sorry for your loss, my friend! Our prayers will continue for you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Denny Fischer
Jessica – I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
To John and Family:
Gigi and I were so sorry to hear of Mary Jean’s passing. You were a loving and tireless care giver to her, you should be very proud. You can now turn her over to the Lord, He will take over from here. You did good. You all are in our prayers.
Julie,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You and your family provided the very best for her and we pray for peace in your hearts now that she is with her Heavenly Father.
Our sincerest condolences,
Jay, Ann, Ava, and Alex
Julie,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Know that you, your father, and the rest of your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
Jerry and Kevin Dunn
John,
I was saddened to learn of the death of Mary Jean. Her illness was long lasting and trying. And I assume that these difficult times make your and your family’s sense of loss even more profound. I hope that, as time passes, you all will be able find comfort in your good memories.
It will be a privilege for me to witness the celebration of her life on Thursday.
Sincerely,
Hillary
John Lorentz and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Mary Jean’s passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. She was truely blessed to have such a great loving, caring family who was always there for her. Take comfort in knowing she is in the kingdom of Heaven and at peace now. I am thankful for my time spent with her and you these past few years helping take care of her and getting to know her better. It was a great honor. Also, many thanks for being such great neighbors and friends to my parents, Barbara and Edward Warden, over the years. I could always rest a little easier knowing you were always looking out for each other. May God Bless You and Your Family. Sincerely, Cathy OBrien
John,
Mary and I were so sorry to hear of Mary Jean’s death.We know that she benefitted from your loving care.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Martin and Mary Coleman
Dear Lorentz Family,
I send my love and sympathy to you all during this time. Great Aunt Mary Jean was a lovely woman who I always enjoyed speaking with during family gatherings. I did not get to know her as well as I would have liked to, but her compassionate soul, kind heart, and gentle spirit never failed to touch me in the little time I was privileged to spend in her company. May this time be one to reflect on the many wonderful memories of her and celebrate the beautiful person she was.
Love to you all,
Jordan Jenkins
Julie,
I am sorry for the loss of your mom. I know she was a kind loving person who was loved very much. May you and your family find comfort in knowing she is now in heaven watching over you and your family.
Let me know if you need anything.
Eric, Savannah, Briannah, & Mason
My Cousins, My Uncle,
I hope to always have fond memories of playing games, Legos, sleep overs, Christmas at Grandma’s house, and vacations together at the lake. Aunt Mary Jean is a powerful part of these memories. I will miss her with all of my heart. It has been hard seeing what has happened to her over the years. You all took such good care of her, as she did for you. I love you all. Our thoughts and prayers.
Your Cousin and his family,
Joe, Carrie, Nicholas, Mia
John Lorentz and Family, So sorry to hear of Mary Jean’s passing. Your in our thoughts and prayers.God bless you. Christina Krask and Family
Dear Uncle John and family,
I am sending love to you all during this difficult time. I will miss Aunt Mary Jean so much. She was such a gentle, kind presence who will be dearly missed. I remember the night before I had my son, George, we had the pleasure to share a meal with Uncle John, Aunt Mary Jean, Mom and Dad, and Jen and Corey. Tom and I were tired and distracted by the baby coming and Lucy was a busy bee, buzzing all around the house as we visited. Aunt Mary Jean kept up with her, all night, playing with her and keeping an eye on her. I will always remember that night and the love Aunt Mary Jean had for her family and friends.
Love,
Jill
To the family and friends of Mary Jean Lorentz, My heartfelt condolences and may the Lord fill that empty space with His loving and comforting presence.
Theresa Losper
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Parow
South Africa
I don’t know how many kids Mary Jean was Godmother to, but I was one of them, and I’m sure one of those babies she held in her arms (there are pictures). Mary Jean was a teenager when she became my Godmother, and judging from some of the pictures – I was one of her dress-up dolls. I have a special memory of Mary Jean and John asking me to be one of the acolytes at their wedding, an honor I always cherished. And through the years at those Mosblech picnics it always made me glad that Mary Jean and John made a special effort to seek me out when I arrived, just to catch up me and my life. Mary Jean took care of me too. Godspeed Mary Jean. Mary Jean – say hi to my Mom and Dad (Virginia and Del), the Giraudo girls were their first kids. Thanks to Mary Jean and John for letting me be part of their lives.
Rick Neupert
John and family,
All of you have just taken God’s love and showered it on Mary Jean and each other so beautifully throughout her illness and death.
Comfort and peace to you all.
I loved my sister.
She went away from me.
There’s nothing more to say.
The poem ends,
soft as it began-
I loved my sister. (Sandy and Langston Hughes)
John, Don and I send our condolences to you and your family. Mary Jean was such a warm and wonderful person and will be greatly missed. You and your family did an amazing job of caring for her in her last years. Take comfort in the fact that she has a high place in heaven. Keep your memories close to your heart until you meet again.
Much love,
Bev and Don
Dear John & Family,
Thanks’ to all of you for your love & care for my sister through out the years.
Growing up as the youngest of the Giraudo girls I had a lot to live up to. I have so many great memories of her generosity: she was the one who willingly loaned Sandy & I her clothes to wear so we could go to dances, she taught me how to drive saving me from my Dad’s ire & since she was normally on dates on weekends let me use her car. We also spent time together playing tennis, going to baseball games & many times she asked me to sub on her bowling team.
Observing her as a mother I was always amazed of her patience, I remember being at the lake and her brushing the girls hair, they would often yell when she was getting knots out of their hair each day. That’s when I knew it was a good thing I wasn’t a mother, because I would have cut their hair short.
She was a wonderful sister & she will be missed.
We were both sorry to hear of Mary Jean’s passing. You were such an attentive and caring husband, especially during the last few years when she needed your help the most. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear John and Family,
I was privileged to attend the virtual Mass for Mary Jean.You are in my thoughts and prayers. All of you took special care of her especially John.
God Bless.
My deepest sympathy to you John, Jeff, Julie, Jill and Jessica..
I am happy to call of you friends
Mary Jean was a beautiful person with a loving and caring heart.
John, you were a loving and devoted husband who went beyond providing care..
I love all of you and praying God will be with you through your grief.
June 10, 2022
I just reread all of the beautiful notes everyone sent. The tears ran… my heart thanks God for the love of my wonderful wife… who I appreciate more each day when I look back on the life we shared.