Jannine G. Loritz, age 60, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 4, 1963, daughter of Robert and Patricia (Lemberger) Loritz. Jannine attended Roncalli High School, graduating with the class of 1981. She was a fourth-generation employee of Eastman Manufacturing and was employed with Parker Hannifin for almost 40 years. Jannine was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #706 of Manitowoc. She was an avid sports fan, and especially loved cheering on the Packers and Brewers. Jannine also enjoyed working in her garden.
Jannine is survived by her parents: Robert and Patricia Loritz, Manitowoc; four sisters: Brenda Bellin (Mark Benzinger), Manitowoc, Renee (Matthew) Lambries, Manitowoc, Michele (Shaun) Wolfe, Gypsum, Colorado, and Denise (Jeffrey) Millings, Oconomowoc; and three nieces: Deanna (Shane) Nechodomu, Tanya (Andrew) Panos, and Kari (Py) Chang. Other relatives and special friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents: Edwin and Rose Loritz and maternal grandparents: John and Marcella Lemberger.
Cremation has occurred at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory, Manitowoc, and a memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Noon on Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 628 North Water Street, Manitowoc. Officiating the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Following the services, a luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the South property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet relatives and friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Loritz family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the 3rd floor staff at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, as well as Aurora Hospice for the care and compassion they have shown to Jannine and her family.