Lorene Marie Hoffman, 81, of Waterloo, died Saturday, August 17, at Ravenwood Specialty Care. She was born October 13, 1937, in Argyle, MO, the daughter of August and Lucy Wieburg Boehm. She married George Hoffman on July 1, 1953, in Meta, MO, and he preceded her in death on January 4, 2004. Lorene was a homemaker and a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include: three sons, David (Lynda) of Estherville, Tom (Terry) of Waterloo, and Kevin (Julie) of Oelwein; three daughters, Barb Federspiel of Waterloo, Kathy (Shane) Hawkins of Reinbeck, and Susan (Terry) Shader of Waterloo; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: a son, Jack Hoffman; a brother, August Boehm Jr.; and a daughter-in-law, Margaret Hoffman. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 22, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Public visitation from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street where there will be a 4 p.m. Legion of Mary Rosary. Visitation also one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. Memorials: may be directed to the family.
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