Jane Lorenz Crecelius, 95, of Crescent Hill in Louisville, KY went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 16, 2019 to join her beloved husband, Thomas Turner Crecelius. She was born on July 6, 1924.
She was the daughter of Carl Wilton and Harriette Rowland Lorenz. Jane graduated from Atherton High School and the University of Louisville with a degree in Chemistry before working for the United States Army Map Service. Jane and her husband later owned and operated a pharmacy in Irvington, KY in the 1950s. She was a long-time member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church and continued to participate in church activities into her 90s.
Jane loved to play games with her grandchildren and bridge with her friends. She also had a true green thumb and loved to be in her back yard, tending to her garden and bird feeders. Jane had great talent and passion for her clarinet and her sewing and knitting. Jane performed in many bands throughout her life, including The Hot Brats, a small German band that held weekly spirited rehearsals in her living room. She created many beautiful quilts and rugs. For many years she contributed her time and talents to the Cabbage Patch Settlement House supporting at-risk children and families. Many of her friends and relatives have hand-knitted dishcloths in their kitchen thanks to Jane.
Jane was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elise Lorenz Hoffman and Hilda Lorenz Miller and her daughter-in-law, Patricia Flynn Crecelius.
Jane is survived by her brother, Charlie Lorenz; three children: Jeff, Sue (Denward), and Bill (Anne); seven grandchildren: Kate (Conor), Tom (Lauren), Sam, Ellie, Sarah, Will, and Anna; three great grandchildren: Clare, Ryan, and Sarah; and eight nieces and nephews: Mike, Rusty, LuAnn, Lucy, Steve, Nancy, Emily, and Sally.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, September 23, 2019, in the sanctuary at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2800 Frankfort Avenue, with interment to follow at, Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Road. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1pm Monday at the church.
She was the daughter of Carl Wilton and Harriette Rowland Lorenz. Jane graduated from Atherton High School and the University of Louisville with a degree in Chemistry before working for the United States Army Map Service. Jane and her husband later owned and operated a pharmacy in Irvington, KY in the 1950s. She was a long-time member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church and continued to participate in church activities into her 90s.
Jane loved to play games with her grandchildren and bridge with her friends. She also had a true green thumb and loved to be in her back yard, tending to her garden and bird feeders. Jane had great talent and passion for her clarinet and her sewing and knitting. Jane performed in many bands throughout her life, including The Hot Brats, a small German band that held weekly spirited rehearsals in her living room. She created many beautiful quilts and rugs. For many years she contributed her time and talents to the Cabbage Patch Settlement House supporting at-risk children and families. Many of her friends and relatives have hand-knitted dishcloths in their kitchen thanks to Jane.
Jane was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elise Lorenz Hoffman and Hilda Lorenz Miller and her daughter-in-law, Patricia Flynn Crecelius.
Jane is survived by her brother, Charlie Lorenz; three children: Jeff, Sue (Denward), and Bill (Anne); seven grandchildren: Kate (Conor), Tom (Lauren), Sam, Ellie, Sarah, Will, and Anna; three great grandchildren: Clare, Ryan, and Sarah; and eight nieces and nephews: Mike, Rusty, LuAnn, Lucy, Steve, Nancy, Emily, and Sally.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, September 23, 2019, in the sanctuary at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2800 Frankfort Avenue, with interment to follow at, Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Road. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1pm Monday at the church.
Jane Lorenz Crecelius, 95, of Crescent Hill in Louisville, KY went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 16, 2019 to join her beloved husband, Thomas Turner Crecelius. She was born on July 6, 1924.
She was the daughter of Carl Wilton and Harriette Rowland Lorenz. Jane graduated from Atherton High School and the University of Louisville with a degree in Chemistry before working for the United States Army Map Service. Jane and her husband later owned and operated a pharmacy in Irvington, KY in the 1950s. She was a long-time member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church and continued to participate in church activities into her 90s.
Jane loved to play games with her grandchildren and bridge with her friends. She also had a true green thumb and loved to be in her back yard, tending to her garden and bird feeders. Jane had great talent and passion for her clarinet and her sewing and knitting. Jane performed in many bands throughout her life, including The Hot Brats, a small German band that held weekly spirited rehearsals in her living room. She created many beautiful quilts and rugs. For many years she contributed her time and talents to the Cabbage Patch Settlement House supporting at-risk children and families. Many of her friends and relatives have hand-knitted dishcloths in their kitchen thanks to Jane.
Jane was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elise Lorenz Hoffman and Hilda Lorenz Miller and her daughter-in-law, Patricia Flynn Crecelius.
Jane is survived by her brother, Charlie Lorenz; three children: Jeff, Sue (Denward), and Bill (Anne); seven grandchildren: Kate (Conor), Tom (Lauren), Sam, Ellie, Sarah, Will, and Anna; three great grandchildren: Clare, Ryan, and Sarah; and eight nieces and nephews: Mike, Rusty, LuAnn, Lucy, Steve, Nancy, Emily, and Sally.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, September 23, 2019, in the sanctuary at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2800 Frankfort Avenue, with interment to follow at, Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Road. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1pm Monday at the church.
She was the daughter of Carl Wilton and Harriette Rowland Lorenz. Jane graduated from Atherton High School and the University of Louisville with a degree in Chemistry before working for the United States Army Map Service. Jane and her husband later owned and operated a pharmacy in Irvington, KY in the 1950s. She was a long-time member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church and continued to participate in church activities into her 90s.
Jane loved to play games with her grandchildren and bridge with her friends. She also had a true green thumb and loved to be in her back yard, tending to her garden and bird feeders. Jane had great talent and passion for her clarinet and her sewing and knitting. Jane performed in many bands throughout her life, including The Hot Brats, a small German band that held weekly spirited rehearsals in her living room. She created many beautiful quilts and rugs. For many years she contributed her time and talents to the Cabbage Patch Settlement House supporting at-risk children and families. Many of her friends and relatives have hand-knitted dishcloths in their kitchen thanks to Jane.
Jane was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elise Lorenz Hoffman and Hilda Lorenz Miller and her daughter-in-law, Patricia Flynn Crecelius.
Jane is survived by her brother, Charlie Lorenz; three children: Jeff, Sue (Denward), and Bill (Anne); seven grandchildren: Kate (Conor), Tom (Lauren), Sam, Ellie, Sarah, Will, and Anna; three great grandchildren: Clare, Ryan, and Sarah; and eight nieces and nephews: Mike, Rusty, LuAnn, Lucy, Steve, Nancy, Emily, and Sally.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, September 23, 2019, in the sanctuary at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2800 Frankfort Avenue, with interment to follow at, Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Road. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1pm Monday at the church.
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