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Renee Anne Lorenz

1965 - 2025

Renee Anne Lorenz obituary, 1965-2025, Chicago, IL

BORN

1965

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles

8025 W Golf Road

Niles, Illinois

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Oct. 25, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home of Niles

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Renee Lorenz Obituary

Lorenz, Renee Anne

Renee Anne Lorenz, died on October 16, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with Glioblastoma. She was the loving partner of Michael Concialdi; beloved God-mother of Xiomara and Kiara Williams; loyal daughter of Ronald and Roberta Lorenz; cherished sister of Roberta (the late Leo) Rooney, Rose (Jerry) Thomas, Rhonda (the late Anthony) Pignato, Raymond and Ruthetta (Rick) and a devoted fan of Barbra Streisand. Renee was a very loving loyal friend to too many to mention. She was brilliant, witty, funny, kind and generous. We will miss her immensely. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday October 25, 2025 at COLONIAL-WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 8025 W. Golf Rd., Niles, IL. Friends and Family are invited to grieve and join in The Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 3:00 p.m. followed by fellowship. Friends and family are invited to meet for The Funeral Mass at St.Odilo Catholic Church, 2244 East Ave., Berwyn, IL. on Monday, October 27th at 9:30 a.m. We will be going in procession to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery for the Interment. Arrangements handled by GREEN BURIALS OF LOVE, LTD,

Marion Friel – Funeral Director. Info 847-721-0322 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 19, 2025.

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for Renee Lorenz

Oct

25

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home of Niles

8025 W. Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714

Oct

27

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Odilo Catholic Church

2244 East Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402

Funeral services provided by:

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - Niles

8025 W Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714

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