Lorraine Wertz

Lorraine Wertz, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 2:20 AM. She was born in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 1923 the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Swann) Thompson. Lorraine was employed as a secretary for General Electric for 23 years, retiring in 1983, and was a member of the Stahlheber Baptist Church. On August 2, 1941 she married Carl J. Wertz, who preceded her in death in 1979.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda (Donald) Noes of Hamilton; three sons, William R. (Joanne) Wertz of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Carl R. (Kathy) Wertz of Danville, Kentucky, and James R. (Jean) Wertz of Mason; thirteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and spouse.

Funeral Service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Harold Thompson, pastor of Stahlheber Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Vitas Hospice. Lorraine’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thank you to the staff of Vitas Hospice and to the Butler County Care Facility staff, especially Julie, for their care and support.