Kathleen (Kathy) Adeline Lorenzen, 84 of Clinton, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Sarah Harding. According to her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A private family service and inurnment will be held at a later date, wish Pastor Dan Pool officiating at St. John Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church of Clinton; Beacon of Hope Hospice; or Sarah Harding of Clinton.
Kathleen was born October 24, 1936 in Goose Lake, IA, the daughter of Alfred and Adeline (Claussen) Beilenberg. She graduated from Goose Lake High School, Moline Public School of Nursing, and the College of St. Francis. Kathy was united in marriage to Carl H. Lorenzen on August 24, 1957 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charlotte. She enjoyed reading, music, bridge, 500, the Chicago Cubs, traveling, and school activities of her children and grandchildren. Kathy enjoyed volunteering at the church and the Mercy Auxiliary.
Those left to honor her memory include sons Eric (Julie) of Albuquerque, NM, John (Anna) of Bryant, IA; daughter Karen of Davenport, IA; daughter-in-law Rhonda Lorenzen of Goose Lake, IA; grandchildren Ashley, Michael, Amber, Lukas, Kelsey, Matt, Jacob, and Nathan; great grandchildren Koen, Jada, and Kade Trenkamp, Carley and Kenna Roling and Lane and Lacey Lorenzen; brother David (Ellen) Bielenberg of Charlotte, IA; brother-in-law Doug Piercy of Naples, FL; brother-in-law Chris (Sharon) Lorenzen of Davenport, IA; and sister-in-law Kay (Jim) Frahm of Clinton, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son Paul; a sister Marilee Piercy; sister-in-law Mary Ann Gronwaldt Shepard; and a nephew Byrne Bielenberg.
So sorry for your loss. Kathy was a special lady.
Thank you, Joyce, for letting me know.
Kathy and I exchanged notes over the years at Sarah Harding.
She truly enjoyed living there with all the activities.
Blessings and Love to her children.
Kathy was one sweet gal.
Sincerely.
Ginny..classmate at MPH.
Karen, my heart aches for your loss. Please know that I am always here for you if you need a shoulder or a hug. Your mother was so blessed to have such a wonderful daughter and take peace in knowing that you were there for her. Love you…Pam
Kathy was a welcome addition to the Sarah Harding family. I enjoyed our conversations, when I get styled her hair.
A lovely sweet woman, and a great nurse.
Sending condolences to Kathy’s entire family. We shared a wonderful work history working in Dr Cahill’s office as office nurses!!! Rest in peace Kathy.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE LORENZEN FAMILY AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER KATHY WHEN SHE CAME DOWN TO THE DINING ROOM .