By Jim Meridith
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      Memorial Services to be held at later dates.

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      Norman John Lorenz, 62, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Carle Richland Hospital, Olney, IL.  He was born July 15, 1959, to Martin, Sr., and Barbara (Hiler) Lorenz in Fremont, MI.

      Norman was an over the road truck driver and enjoyed driving.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved the cookouts every July when all of the kids came home for a few days.  Norman was the best grandfather and loved his grandchildren very much.  He loved old cars and working on them.  Norman would do anything for anyone that needed help.  He was loved very much and will be truly missed.

      Norman was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Hiler-Mapes and brother James Allen Lorenz.

      Left to cherish their memories of Norman are his father, Martin Lorenz, Sr., his wife, Toni Lorenz, daughters; Sunshine Lorenz, Jodie (Don) Barton, Katherine Lorenz-Mason, son Norman C. (Leah) Lorenz, granddaughters; Alishia (Zack) Campbell, Britany (Justin) Munn, Clorissa Miller, Divini Miller, Elana Miller, Haily Mason and Kadence Lorenz, grandsons; Ajay Barton, Karsten Lorenz and Leo Mason, great-grand daughters; Meah and Carly Campbell, bothers; Martin Lorenz and Melvin Feole, Sisters; Dorene Lorenz, Lisa (Mike) InSaloco, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

      Per his wishes Norman is being cremated.

      Memorial services will be held at a later date.

      Forever loved papa, poppy, grandpa, dad.

      Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of West Salem, IL.

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    1. Bobbie Kinder / February 9, 2022 at 2:30 pm

      I remember when you taught me how to change my oil. What a mess.

    2. Kimberly Edwards / February 9, 2022 at 2:51 pm

      You will truly be missed, I will miss our chit chats. I loved hearing stories of the grandkids and how proud you were of children, and talking about are cars and sharing junk yard adventures. The days way back when, working on cars together, beating off gangs. Dang, my heart’s is heavy to family and friends I know he will be missed, my thoughts and prayers and with you all.

    3. Robert Barr / February 9, 2022 at 3:00 pm

      Norman was my brother-in-law and good friend for over 35 years. I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to all of his family and his friends who will miss him just as much.

    4. Bryan Lorenz / February 9, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      Uncle Norman was the best from hanging me by my pants from a big nail on his wall when I was little to guiding me through life advice. Just hanging out and laughing. I surely will miss you and love you always. Hug dad for me. See you again soon.

    5. Michael Kawa / February 9, 2022 at 5:46 pm

      Norman and I had lots of great memories together. We met in the 2nd grade at commerce elementary school. Norman sat the closest desk to the door when ever some come to our class room the teacher would ask Norman to get the door. So we started calling him Norman to door man. He hated to be called that. Norman is a good man and a good father. I will miss him very much. Love ya Norm. Tell Jimmy I said hi.

    6. Robert & Eunice Barr / February 11, 2022 at 8:46 am

      We knew Norman for many years when Jane, his sister-in-law was alive. We had great times together. He was a wonderful man & will be missed. Our prayers go out to Toni & her family with lots of hugs.❤️❤️❤️

    7. Toni / February 12, 2022 at 9:17 am

      Poppy, you are so missed 😢 and loved.

    8. Kathrine LorenzMason / February 12, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      I wish it was all a bad dream. He was the best Grampa a kid could ask for.

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