Obituary
Lucille Margaret Young, 88, of Washington, IL, died at 1:00 am Monday, August 20, 2012 at ManorCare at Riverview in East Peoria, IL.
Born on May 4, 1924 in Akron, IA to Theodore and Henrietta Peters Lorensen, she married William P. Young on July 4, 1953 in Peoria, IL. He died on July 22, 1989 in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are her sister-in-law, Elaine Lorensen of Akron, IA, five nephews, Dennis (Beverly) Lorensen of Lead, South Dakota, Larry (Judy) Lorensen of LeMars, IA, Rick (Chris) Lorensen of Thibodaux, LA, Gary (Tina) Lorensen of Westfield, IA and Jeff (Julie) Lorensen of Sioux Falls, SD and a stepdaughter, Paula Meeks of Peoria Heights, IL. Also surviving are six great nieces and nephews, several cousins, 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a special couple, Vermeda and Duane Freiberger.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Orria Sparks, 2 brothers, Leslie Lorensen and Orville Lorensen, 2 nephews, a great niece, and a stepson, William V. Young.
She moved from Iowa to East Peoria, IL and was employed by Caterpillar Tractor Co. as a machine operator for 35 years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Washington and the Caterpillar Retirees.
Services will be at 3 pm Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church in Washington, IL. Pastor John Rothfusz will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. A graveside service will be at 10 am Friday, August 24, 2012 at Riverside Cemetery in Akron, IA.
Visitation
AUG 22. 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Faith Lutheran Church
2206 Washington Road
Washington, IL, US
Service
AUG 22. 03:00 PM
Faith Lutheran Church
2206 Washington Road
Washington, IL, US