"Susan, we all wish we could be there for you at this time. Please know that we are thinking of your family at this trying time. May you all find comfort knowing that your mother is in a better place."
In loving memory of
Loretta Kauzlarich
February 22, 2008
Loretta Kauzlarich, age 71, died February 22, 2008 at her home in Centerville, Iowa.
Loretta was born December 25, 1936, the daughter of Lawrence and Lilly (Parcel) Cline in Centerville, Iowa. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1955. Loretta married Ronald Kauzlarich June 11, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Centerville, Iowa. He preceded her in death. Soon after getting married, Loretta worked for Sam Mehrhoff in Insurance. She started working for the Centerville Schools System in early 1970's and also during this time she worked for l. Jay Johnson and Tom Lange at the Funeral Home. Loretta enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her grandkids and making memories. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Loretta is survived by children, Mark (Debbie) Kauzlarich of Centerville, Iowa, Karen (Randy) Carel of Centerville, Iowa, Susan (Barry) Wonderlich of Ankeny, Iowa and Nancy (Donald) Ross of Newton, Iowa; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister, Marcella Peak of Centerville, Iowa; and a brother, Gary (Diane) Cline of Des Moines, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a son Brian.
Mass of Resurrection will be held 10 AM, Monday, February 25, 2008 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Centerville, Iowa with Fr. Tim Guthridge officiating. Visitation will be held all day Sunday with family present from 6-8 PM and a prayer service at 5:30 PM at the Thomas Lange Funeral Home, Centerville, Iowa. A memorial has been established to the Lincoln Schools or to the family and may be left at or mailed to the Thomas Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be made at www.thomas langefuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Loretta was a great person and a joy to work with. She will be missed by all. Out thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kauzlarich Family. Dan & Amy Stephens and Family"
"My heart goes out to the Kauz family. We are keeping Jessie & family in our thoughts. Ashley Prunchak & family."
"My sincere sympathy to Loretta's family. We have been friends since grade school days. I remember her great laugh and she really laughed alot. We have a lot of great memories...especially at the Maid-Rite. She was a great gal!"
"Wish we could be there to support you all. (Another Iowa winter storm stops us.) Our thoughts and prayers have been with you for the past 2 weeks, and especially since Friday. Your mom was very special to the Hartman/Shirley families and will be missed so much. She really helped make the trip more enjoyable as we traveled to "Longaberger Land." I can still hear her, "Now Julia..." May God comfort you at this time and in the days to come."
"Loretta was a wonderful neighbor and family friend for many years. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. May happy memories carry you as a family through this sorrowful time. "
"My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Loretta's family. I was a classmate of hers, graduating C'ville H.S. in 1954, and I know she will be missed terribly. "
"Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers. I had two daughters that went to Lincoln and enjoyed seeing her wonderful smile everyday. I am so sad that my daughter entering kindergarden this year will not get to know her like we did. May God be with you."
"Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers, and may your loving memories give you peace."
"Please accept my deepest sympathy. Mrs. Kauzlarich was the secretary at Lincoln School when I went to school there. She was a very nice and caring lady. She cared about every student that walked into the school. May the Lord be with you in this time of loss and may your memories help you through this difficult time. Tammie Clupny"
"Please accept my sympathy in this time of sorrow. I myself never attended Lincoln but my daughter has been there and now also my son. They both loved Mrs. Kauz and she will deeply be missed. May God be with your family in this time of sorrow."