Lenz, Dorothy Joann, 89, of Tamarac, went to be with the Lord June 3, 2018. Dorothy was born December 7, 1928 in Taylorville, Illinois to the late Ernest and Margaret (Smith) Neu. Dorothy loved fashion and fashion design. She was a custom dressmaker and owned a children's clothing store. She loved to decorate and redecorate. She was a member of the Columbiettes for 12 years at St. Malachy Church. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband Laurence H. Lenz Sr. in 2004. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Laurence (Susan) Lenz Jr., Cathlene Shackelford, John (Arlene) Lenz, Steven Lenz, Richard (Leslie) Lenz, grandchildren, Elizabeth Robertson, Emilie (Robert) Gannon, Andrew Shackelford, Jack Lenz, Marc (Marianna) Lenz, Allison (Michael) Wiggins, Megan (James) Coleman, Briana Lenz, Ben Lenz, Cameron Lenz, Claire Lenz, Chelsea Perkins and nine great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, 5:00 - 8:00pm at Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 7, 2018, 11:00am at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 6200 North University Drive, Tamarac. Entombment to immediately follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, North Lauderdale. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Dorothy's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Way, Memphis, Tn 38105 or 1-800-822-6344 or www.stjude.org