Kathy E. Friederichs-Loerzel

Private family service will be held with burial in Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, IA. All are invited to a celebration of Kathy’s life at 1:00pm Friday, August 4, 2023 at Rays Pub, 101 Main Street Donahue, IA. Memorials may be made to Kings Harvest Pet Rescue No Kill Shelter and please share condolences at www.Rungemortuary.com.

Kathy was born January 11, 1967 in Davenport to Norm & Dora (Brown) Friederichs. Kathy was united in marriage to Dennis Loerzel Sr. on September 8, 2000 in Bettendorf, IA. They later divorced. Kathy had worked at Strieter’s Auto Body, Sivyer Steel Castings Bettendorf, and was a subcontractor for MidAmerican Energy.

With an athletic background she had enjoyed playing volleyball, softball, basketball, and ran track while in High School and continued to participate in sport her entire life. Her strongest love was for her fur babies Whiskey & Mr. Mel B.

Survivors include her sister Sally Shipman and brother Jeff Friederichs both of Dixon, IA; nephews Cary & Kyle Shipman, Derek Friederichs; and nieces Kylee & Devon Friederichs; numerous great nieces & nephews.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, brother John, & grandparents.

The family would like to thank Genesis visiting Nurses & Hospice for all the care they provided, a special thank you to Kathy’s home caregivers Diane & Deb, and huge thank you to Beth, Lynn, & Andi for their lifelong friendship.