Scootsbluff Star-Herald Scottsbluff, NE 13 May 2007 Elsie Iva (Lorenz) Gibson, 91, of Scottsbluff, formally of Hemet, Calif., died in her home May 10, 2007. She requested to be cremated and no formal service be held. Anyone wishing to give a memorial in her name, please make your gift to Prairie Haven Hospice. Elsie was born March 31, 1916, in Elmwood, Neb. to Raymond Ralph and Lula (Blankenship) Lorenz. She grew up and lived in eastern Nebraska for many years before moving to California where she resided until last year. Elsie loved playing cards and having her family and friends around her. Survivors include her sister, Doris Genzlinger of Scottsbluff and numerous nieces and nephews. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Joe, sisters Edith and Helen and her parents. Published in The Star-Herald from 5/12/2007 - 5/14/2007.