John C. "J.C." Lore

John Charles (J. C.) Lore, 65, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

J.C. Lore was born in Los Angeles, California on April 14, 1956, the son of John and Grace (Henry) Lore.  J.C. married Cynthia (Cindy) Hagemann on February 8, 1975, in Olpe, Kansas. She survives of the home. Also surviving are daughters Kelli White, Louisburg, Kansas, and Karen Lore, Oldsmar, Florida; sister Pat Lore, Emporia; son-in-law Nick White; and grandchildren Ethan White and Emmett White. His parents and sister, Joyce, died earlier.

He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Emporia. J.C. was also a member of the Emporia Chamber of Commerce, Emporia Friends of the Zoo, Emporia Arts Council, and Knights of Columbus. He served on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Building Committee and also on the City of Emporia Building Trades Board.

J.C. was a general contractor and partner in Lore & Hagemann Construction for nearly 40 years forming many valuable relationships with clients and subcontractors throughout the community. He retired in April this year.

One of J.C.’s favorite pastimes was sitting on his deck listening to music with his family. He also enjoyed annual family vacations, walking his dogs, and talking about sports, movies, and literature.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Emporia on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. with recitation of the Rosary immediately preceding Mass at 10:00 a.m. Mass will be concelebrated by Father Carter Zielinski and Father Brandon Farrar. Cremation is planned with private inurnment services at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life open house at the Emporia Granada Theater Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Memorials have been established to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Endowment Fund and the Emporia Granada Theater. Contributions may be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.

Contributions may be sent to the family online via the funeral home website www.robertsblue.com.