LORENZ ENGELMANN | Visit Guest Book<http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=4578580196644&cid=full> Lorenz Engelmann of Elgin The funeral service for Lorenz Engelmann, 83, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 115 N. Spring St., Elgin. Burial will follow in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. Born June 17, 1927, in Romania, the son of Anton and Anna (nee Stoll) Engelmann, he passed away Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin. Lorenz had a true passion for life centered from his endearing love for his wife of 61 years, Rose. Ota, as many people knew him by, always put his family first and spent many days entertaining, telling colorful stories and mostly creating wonderful, lifelong memories for all. He was a tremendously hardworking man with a contagious spirit that touched so many. He established Town & Country Gardens floral shop in 1962, currently run by his son and grandson. Lorenz loved gardening and the outdoors. There wasn't a day that went by, rain, shine or snow, that kept him from "working and having fun." Ota will always and forever be remembered by his family and loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose, to whom he was married on Jan. 21, 1949, in Austria; children, Anton F. "Andy" (Laurel) Engelmann of Huntley and Rosina E. Engelmann of Huntley; grandchildren, Amy (Glenn) Burchett of Elgin, Marianne (Ryan) Brevard of Hood River, Ore. and Anton (Elizabeth) Engelmann of South Elgin; great-grandchildren, Gracie and Henry Engelmann, Athelea Brevard and Olivia Burchett; and sister, Katie Engelmann of Romania. He was preceded in death by his parents, and several brothers and sisters. Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran Church. For information, call 847-741-800 or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

pls be specific. Remember there is also an Elgin, North Dakota c -----Original Message----- From: banat-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:banat-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of VW Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 11:02 AM To: banat@rootsweb.com Subject: [BANAT-L] Engelmann from Romania-=obit Chicago area LORENZ ENGELMANN | Visit Guest Book<http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=4578580196644&cid=full> Lorenz Engelmann of Elgin The funeral service for Lorenz Engelmann, 83, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 115 N. Spring St., Elgin. Burial will follow in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. Born June 17, 1927, in Romania, the son of Anton and Anna (nee Stoll) Engelmann, he passed away Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin. Lorenz had a true passion for life centered from his endearing love for his wife of 61 years, Rose. Ota, as many people knew him by, always put his family first and spent many days entertaining, telling colorful stories and mostly creating wonderful, lifelong memories for all. He was a tremendously hardworking man with a contagious spirit that touched so many. He established Town & Country Gardens floral shop in 1962, currently run by his son and grandson. Lorenz loved gardening and the outdoors. There wasn't a day that went by, rain, shine or snow, that kept him from "working and having fun." Ota will always and forever be remembered by his family and loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose, to whom he was married on Jan. 21, 1949, in Austria; children, Anton F. "Andy" (Laurel) Engelmann of Huntley and Rosina E. Engelmann of Huntley; grandchildren, Amy (Glenn) Burchett of Elgin, Marianne (Ryan) Brevard of Hood River, Ore. and Anton (Elizabeth) Engelmann of South Elgin; great-grandchildren, Gracie and Henry Engelmann, Athelea Brevard and Olivia Burchett; and sister, Katie Engelmann of Romania. He was preceded in death by his parents, and several brothers and sisters. Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran Church. For information, call 847-741-800 or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BANAT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message