Lorene Sturm Cmerek

Lorene Sturm Cmerek, 96, walked thru the gates of Heaven July 10th. Lorene along with here twin sister Dorene Matthiesen were born July 4th, 1927 to Paul and Josephine Sturm in Rowena, Texas. She married Victor Cmerek on November 19, 1946 and settled in the Miles area. There they raised their three children, Jane, and twins Jim, and John. She worked at Levi Strauss and then opened her own beauty shop in Miles where she worked until retirement. She was proceeded in death by her husband Victor, infant daughter Elizabeth, infant son Mark, and 15 siblings. She is survived by Jane Cmerek of Weatherford, Jim (Diann)of St. Lawrence, and John of Miles. Also six grandchildren, Sarah Elliott of Weatherford, Johnny Elliott of Richardson, Amber (Chris) Forshee of Miles, Matthew (Marci) Cmerek of Lubbock, Rebecca (Jared) Greer of Andrews, and Douglas (Jackie) Cmerek of St. Lawrence. Lorene is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and twin sister Dorene Matthiesen of Sugarland as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be held Friday July 14th at 10:00 A.M. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Miles, Texas. A mass of Christian burial will immediately follow the rosary. Father Tom Barley, a long time family friend, will be the officiant. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas. Pallbearers will Matthew Cmerek, Douglas Cmerek, Jared Greer, Johnny Elliott, Chris Forshee, and Dennis Matthiesen. The family of Lorene would like to Thank some very special friends, Patricia Hohensee, Marianne Tankersley, and Belyn Tirado (her caretaker). In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to ABC Ministries, P.O. Box 65, Midkiff, TX 79755, or your favorite charity. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Cmerek family.