FALL RIVER--Lorena Lucille Ladwig, age 94, of Fall River, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born July 4, 1920 in the Township of Lomira, Wisconsin the daughter of Fred & Tillie (Zinke) Marks. Lorena attended business college in Sheboygan, WI and Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL. Lorena was employed by Harley Davidson and Ernie & Trecker in Milwaukee before marrying Donald M. Ladwig on August 15, 1944. They made their first home on a dairy farm in Colgate, WI and moved to Fall River in 1967. Lorena was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her servant's heart was demonstrated through faithful service in the church, including Lighthouse Gospel Tabernacle, Milwaukee, Zion EUB Church, Colgate, Bible Baptist, Beaver Dam, Berachah Tape/Home Church and New Testament Baptist Church, Fall River. Whether through music, as a soloist and accompanist, teaching Sunday School, maintaining a Good News Club mailbox ministry for children and prisoners or helping with food ministries, she served her Lord joyfully. Most importantly, Lorena was a Christian role model who exhibited unconditional love, integrity and selfless sacrifice. Her role as a mother was extended in 1969 when their family hosted an American Field Service foreign exchange student, Hjørn (Jon) Tveten, from Norway for one year. Lorena had the opportunity to visit Jon in Norway in 1990 and they always maintained a long-distance family relationship. Lorena was a gifted artist and thoroughly enjoyed china painting, until failing eyesight made if difficult. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her three sons; Larry (Cheryl) Ladwig, and their children, David (Kristi) Ladwig, Lisa (Mike) Williams, Bradley Ladwig; Robert (Linda) Ladwig and their children, Stacy Ladwig and Alex Ladwig; Jerrold (Janice) Ladwig and their children, Amanda Ladwig, Stephanie Ladwig, Heidi Ladwig and Dawn Ladwig; four step grandchildren, Ben Lasche, Jason (Becky) Lasche, Emily (Will) Katz, Nathan Lasche; five great grandchildren, Abby Williams, Sarah Williams, Danielle Ladwig, Victoria Ladwig and Joshua Ladwig; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1984; a son, Randall in 1976; two brothers, Wesley and Clarence Marks. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., on Friday, May 22, 2015 at New Testament Baptist Church, N2232 Duborg Road, Columbus. Pastor Todd Werner officiated. Interment was in the Fall River Cemetery, Fall River. Memorials may be directed to the New Testament Baptist Church Building Fund. The family is grateful for many who took time to visit and care for Lorena during her time at The Meadows. Katrina Blevins, Joselyn Thoe, Brenda Gregory and especially Heidi Ladwig who was not only her granddaughter, but loving friend, caregiver and confidant.