Francis S. Lorenz

Francis S. Lorenz
Official portrait, 1961
Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court
In office
1970–1992
Succeeded byWilliam Cousins
61st Treasurer of Illinois
In office
September 1, 1961 – January 14, 1963
Appointed byOtto Kerner Jr.
Preceded byJoseph D. Lohman
Succeeded byWilliam J. Scott
Cook County Treasurer
In office
December 1958 – September 1, 1961
Preceded byHerbert C. Paschen[1]
Succeeded byBernard J. Korzen
Personal details
BornSeptember 4, 1914
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 26, 2008(2008-06-26) (aged 93)
Barrington, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Francis Stanley Lorenz (September 4, 1914 – June 26, 2008) was an American jurist and politician.

Early life and career

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Lorenz received his bachelor's degree in law from DePaul University College of Law and was admitted to the Illinois bar. He served as an assistant corporation counsel for the city of Chicago in the 1940s.

Politics

He was elected Clerk of the Superior Court of Cook County in 1956 and Cook County Treasurer in 1958 and was a Democrat. In 1961, Illinois Governor Otto Kerner, Jr. appointed Lorenz Illinois Treasurer to fill a vacancy, when Joseph D. Lohman resigned from office to take a teaching position. In 1962, Lorenz was an unsuccessful candidate for election, losing to Republican nominee and banker William J. Scott.[2] After Lorenz's loss, Kerner appointed Lorenz director of the Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings effective January 1963.[3] He served as director until 1967.[4]

Judicial career

In 1970, Lorenz was elected a judge of the Illinois Appellate Court.[5] From 1970 to 1992, Lorenz served in that position in the fifth division. In 1980, Lorenz was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination for Illinois Supreme Court, losing to fellow Appellate Court Judge Seymour Simon.[6] While a justice, he was a member of the Illinois Courts Commission[7] and as a member of the 1st District Appellate Court's executive committee.[8] In 1992, William Cousins succeeded Lorenz as an appellate court judge.[9]

Death

He died in Barrington, Illinois of pneumonia at age 93.[10][11]

Notes

  1. ^ "Chicago Tribune from Chicago, Illinois on December 1, 1958 · 23". Newspapers.com. December 1958. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  2. ^ Chamberlain, William H., ed. (1964). "Summary of General Vote". Illinois Blue Book 1963-1964. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 979. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Illinois Blue Book 1963-1964, page 725
  4. ^ "The Illinois Judiciary". Illinois Issues: 34. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Illinois Blue Book 1971-1972. p. 110. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  6. ^ Smith, Sam (March 20, 1980). "Campaign '80: The Illinois primary: Seymour Simon deals 'regulars' a big defeat". Chicago Tribune. p. 17 – via ProQuest.
  7. ^ "Names: The Judiciary". Illinois Issues. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  8. ^ https://www.lib.niu.edu/1990/ii900326.html
  9. ^ Official Vote Cast at 1992 Illinois general election. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  10. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1961-1962,' Biographical Sketch of Francis S. Lorenz, pg. 106-107
  11. ^ 'Retired Illinois appeals Judge Francis S. Lorenz dies at age 93-Public service career includes Chicago city lawyer, Cook County treasurer and state transportation chief,' Chicago Tribune, Mary Owens, July 2, 2008
Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Treasurer of Illinois
1962 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Illinois
1968 		Succeeded by


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