Fawn Lorenz

Fawn Annette Lorenz, age 52, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024, at her friend’s home in Thompsonville, after a five-month battle with lung cancer.

Fawn was born on September 19, 1972, in Kankakee, IL; the daughter of Jo Anne (Herzog) Marcotte.

She was a bartender having worked for several area bars. She was also a member of the Benton Eagles Aerie 2898.

Fawn enjoyed crafting, her annual trip to the Covered Bridge Festival, traveling, back road cruising. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her granddaughter Olivia.

Survivors include two sons: Dylan Lorenz of West Frankfort, IL, Dalton Thompson of Benton, IL; a granddaughter Olivia Jean Annette Lorenz; a brother Thomas Engleman of Markleville, IN; her boyfriend Monty Reiger of Benton, IL; three nieces Jill Alfrey and husband Greg, Susie Engleman, Heather Albright all of Indiana; her close friends: Jean Harbour of Thompsonville, IL, Becky Conley of Benton, IL, Janice Poteete of Benton, IL, Michelle Ing of Akin, IL, Deserae Mohr of Benton, IL, and Melissa Reiger of Benton, IL.

She was preceded in death by her loving mother.

Fawn’s wishes are to be cremated.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Benton Eagles.

Cremation arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in memory of Fawn, may be made to the State Bank of Whittington Go Fund Me Account, to assist with the cremation expenses.

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