Portrait printed in both newspapers. 1st Obituary printed in April 27, 2010 Pilot-Tribune, Blair, Nebraska; 2nd Obituary printed in April 26, 2010 Omaha World-Herald. Much shorter; no additional information.

Irene Lorsch, 88

Irene Lorsch, 88, of Kennard, died Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Crowell Home in Blair.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday April 2, at Grace United Methodist Church in Kennard. Interment will be in the Blair Cemetery.

Visitation will begin Tuesday at noon at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Irene Jaspersen was born Jan. 18, 1922, in rural Blair to Lars and Clara (Hanson) Jaspersen. She attended school at Long Creek Elementary, graduated from Blair High School and attended Dana College. She taught school at Cruikshank and Rispin.

On May 22, 1943, she married John “Bud” Lorsch. They farmed west of Fort Calhoun. In 1946, they moved to their farm in Kennard.

Mrs. Lorsch was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Colby Corner Extension Club, and Royal Neighbors. She also dedicated her time as a 4-H leader and to teaching Sunday School. She enjoyed growing flowers, playing cards, dancing and living on a farm.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and John Henton of Blair, son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Susan Lorsch of Kennard; grandchildren and spouses, Denise and Tim Ray, John R. and Julie Henton, Nicole and Greg Prososki, Becky Lorsch, Jason and Janelle Lorsch, and Lisa Lorsch; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in November of 1996; granddaughter, Deborah; and brothers Avery and Lyle Jaspersen.

Memorials may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church in Kennard, or the Kennard Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

#2 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Irene D. Lorsch

Born January 18, 1922 Blair, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest April 25, 2010 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Services 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 Grace United Methodist, Kennard, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Terry Otto. Organist: Sheri Matzen. Vocalist: JoEll Matzen. Congregational Hymn: “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”. Vocal Selections: “Amazing Grace”, “Hymn of Promise”

Casket Bearers: Denise Ray, Nicole Prososki, Jason Lorsch, John R. Henton, Becky Lorsch, Lisa Lorsch

Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

~~~ Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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