Lora Pavlovec
October 21, 1958 ~ May 3, 2022
Lora Jo Stolz Pavlovec age 63 of Waterloo, IA passed away after a 42 year battle with Parkinson's Disease on May 3, 2022 at Harmony House in Waterloo, IA with her loving husband Rex by her side.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2022, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton.
641-394-4334.
Lora Jo was born October 21, 1958 in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Avalt and Janice (Kelly) Stolz; the proud youngest of five children. Lora Jo graduated from New Hampton High School in 1977. She then went to work at Drewelow Farms in Boyd, IA. Lora eventually met Rex Pavlovec at the Time Out Lounge in New Hampton. The couple were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fairfield, IA on June 29, 1979.
Lora was a stay at home mother and homemaker. The happy couple was blessed by God with a baby boy named Curtis on March 25, 1980 and later a baby girl named Lacey on May 28, 1987. Lora loved to watch her soap operas "Young and the Restless" and "Bold and Beautiful" and enjoyed cheering on her sports teams the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes.
Lora is survived by her husband Rex of Waterloo, IA; one son, Curtis Pavlovec of Prairie Du Chein, WI; one daughter, Lacey Pavlovec of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren, Ashley, Curtis Jr., Oliver; two brothers, David (Christine) Stolz of Nashua, IA, Dennis Stolz of New Hampton; two brothers-in-law, Roger Harrington of DeWitt, IA, Michael Milligan of West Des Moines, IA;.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Harrington, Lona Milligan; sister-in-law Laura Stolz.
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Prayers sent to her family. Jeanne and David Roder
We are so sorry for the loss of Lora Jo for her family. We know her spirit lives on in her husband, offspring, siblings and other relatives. Debby Donovan and James Kane
Thinking of you and praying you find comfort during this difficult time. Lori was an amazing woman who will be missed very much! We love you!
Our deepest sympathy to the family
May God hold you in the palm of his hands sweet Lori. You were my very first friend. I will miss you! Love, Pa
Rex, Lacey and Curtis, we are so sorry for your loss. Your family remains in our thoughts and prayers.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this painful and difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Please know that we are sending so much love and support.
Lacey, Rex and Family- Sending our love during this difficult time.
In memory of a courageous woman.
Our sympathy to Rex, Curtis and Lacey. You’re in our prayers. Lora Jo is like family to us growing up across the road as are all of the Stolz family. We miss her and all of the family gone before her. 🙏🏻
Our prayers and sympathies go out to the Pavlovec family on the loss of Lora Jo. May the good Lord bring you peace and comfort. Sincerely, Brad Stolz family