Louis Lortz
- Born August 6, 1868 in New Athens Township, St. Clair County, Illinois.
- Parents were JOHANN ANDREAS LORTZ and BARBARA LENZ.
- Married DORA ELLA WHEAT on April 3, 1907 in Kansas.
- Died January 1, 1949 in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas.
CHILDREN
- EDITH MILDRED LORTZ, born December 31, 1907 in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas; died April 8, 2007 in California. Married LEO G. BARTHELME on April 13, 1956.
- BERNITA IRENE LORTZ, born October 14, 1917 in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas; died October 28, 2001. Married GLEN EUGENE MODLIN on December 2, 1939 in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas.