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Sidney "Don" Lortz Veteran
February 18, 2017

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Lortz, Sidney “Don”, 88, passed away February 18, 2017 at his home with family by his side.

He was born to Sidney and Margaret (Schaffner) Lortz on January 19, 1929.

Sidney worked for American Air Filter, retiring in 1992, after many years of service. He was a member of Christ Fellowship Church, and a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Rose (Kiray); and a sister, Katherine Lortz.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Linda Biggs (Donnie), Don Lortz, and Patricia Lawson (Danny); four grandchildren: Kristin Ball (Jeremy), Danielle Otte (Marc), Michael Lawson, and Zachary (Hayley); six great-grandchildren, with a precious one on the way.

The family would like to thank the staff of Amedisys for all their loving and kind support of Sidney through his illness.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Hwy. Burial is in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation is Tuesday 2:00-8:00 PM.

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Owen Funeral Home
5317 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
502-447-2600