Kathleen “Kay” M. Lorentz
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Thursday, October 15, 1925
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Age:
100 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday January 05, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Christ The King Catholic Church [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday January 06, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Christ The King Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Tuesday January 06, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Christ The King Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Byron Cemetery [ view map ]
Thursday, October 15, 1925
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Age:
100 years old
Thursday, October 15, 1925
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Age:
100 years old
Kathleen “Kay” M. Lorentz
Kathleen “Kay” Lorentz
Kay, age 100, died on December 24, 2025, at Fairview Care Center, Dodge Center MN, where she resided for the past 2 months.
She was born Kathleen Margaret Carnel on October 15, 1925, in Hastings, MN to Florian R. Carnel and Cecilia (Heinen) Carnel. She married Francis Louis Lorentz on April 24, 1946, in Cannon Falls, MN. Francis died on April 23, 2010, at 87 years of age.
The couple resided in Cannon Falls and later relocated to Byron, raising 8 children.
Kay had a gentle way of loving through small everyday moments of baking rolls, making her famous potato salad and desserts for family.
Additionally, she enjoyed sewing Christmas pajamas and knitting mittens for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed sharing her faith through teaching religious education, decorating the church and assisting in fundraising for fish dinners.
Kay is survived by 7 children; Rick (Linda) Rapid City, SD, Barb Pehler-Williams, Byron, MN, Kevin (Diane) Perham, MN, Maureen (Chris) Helland, Wanamingo, MN, Jennifer (John) Hoehn, Hayward, WI, Kathy Simpson, Kasson, MN, Jeff (Dana) Waterville, MN, Greg Morse, son-in-law, Kasson, MN; sister, Jeanne Brendel, Lakeville, MN, 26 Grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband Francis and daughter Jeanne Morse.
A Catholic Mass for Kathleen “Kay” Lorentz will be held at 11:00am Tuesday January 6th 2026, at Christ The King Catholic Church in Byron MN, with Fr. John Lasuba officiating. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7pm on Monday January 5, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Byron, MN, or one hour prior to Mass at the Church on Tuesday January 6th.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Byron and Kasson Minnesota local food shelves and Christ the King Catholic Church.
“Let fall from Heaven a shower of roses” -St. Therese, The Little Flower
Online condolences are welcome at byronfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Kathleen “Kay” M. Lorentz has received the following condolences.
Jennifer, John and family,
Sorry to learn of your mother's passing. She passed shortly after my mother.
May she rest in peace. Love and prayers to you and her family.
Dave Christenson
Jen and Family,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was such a sweet, classy lady. I think I first met her when she would come into Ace Hardware. Somehow, we got to talking and she mentioned you and then we found out that we were former co-workers. I remember how she smiled and her eyes sparkled whenever she talked about you. It was always a pleasure bumping into her around Byron. Thinking of you and your family. Godspeed Miss Kay!
Gunnar
Kathy, Jennifer and Lorentz family sorry for you loss. Prayers headed your way. Sincerely Keith Lenox
So very sorry. She was one special lady and it was an honor to know her! I will always remember her with great fondness and respect. Blessed be her memory.
So very sorry. She was one special lady and it was an honor to know her! I will always remember her with great fondness and respect. Blessed be her memory.
I got to know Kay through church. We did quite a few yard clean ups and coleslaw making activities through the years. She even got me to wash and iron all the white altar server albs a few times. (Quite an accomplishment as I hate to iron). I enjoyed visiting her right after Thanksgiving in Dodge Center. My thoughts and Prayers to her family. I am out of town and am not able to attend her services. She will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all your families
Was sorry for all of you, to have lost a wonderful lady and very close friend. I will always have great memories of your mom and dad ( who was a real God send when my husband Jack Stork moved to Byron) they were so kind and welcoming to all of us. Can not stop thinking about how we are all supposed to help others and they certainly did, as well as teaching all of you to do the same. God Bless you all
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Kay always had a smile and a kind word. She will be missed.
Jeff Lorentz family so sorry for your loss
Jeff Lorentz family so sorry for your loss
Heartfelt condolences to the entire Lorentz family. Kay was a treasure! I’ll wear my Red Door” perfume in her honor (she gave the best hugs and always smelled wonderful ♥️)
Sue (Morse) Eggerichs
Our deepest condolences to Kay's family...Her and Francis were special neighbors...Cherish her memory...
David and Anne Elliott
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So sorry for your loss. Mom and Kay were so close. May the memories support you all