To my loving family. To my beautiful sister which we will all miss very deeply. All I can say is dad must have had a smile from ear to ear when she got to heaven. Rest In Peace sweet sister. What I am going to miss most is how she always saw the good in everyone. No matter how bad we were being at the time. Your brother Paul. You will always be in our hearts.

Our Aunt Maria was so  special. She made our childhood as  Cousins such happy times. She always had a smile that could light up the room with her presence. I will always remember her genuine kindness to me as a child and adult.  We are  sorry  for your loss and praying for peace and comfort during this time. She will be lifted up by Angels wings. Love, Kimberly and Sean

I live in Florida so although I never got a chance to know them, I am sure Aunt Maria was a wonderful mother to my other three cousins;  Brent, Jason, and Amy. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that even though she is not here physically, her spirit will always be with you, watching over you and your children. Her love is forever yours. Be well and at peace because she is safe in Jesus's loving arms. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there with you.

Dear Sister Maria,

Through out my life you have been a role model for our family, as a sister you taught us to love unconditionally even though we are far from perfect! We will always honor you by making family a priority and forgiving one another!

We spent lots of weekends enjoying family time with love, laughter, music and good food the Italian way. You have burned a hole in my heart and will I forever miss you and think of you. I wanted more time but you are now dancing and singing with the angels and Mom and Dad!

So much love your sister,

Lorna

Aunt Maria was a really great lady and a wonderful mother to my cousins, Gina, Joe, and Michael. I will always cherish the many memories I have of us all being together as kids and Maria caring about us all. You and your families are in my family's thoughts and prayers. We love you. 

Aunt Maria was always a kind and gentle person. She always lit up the room she walked in. She will be missed truly. Fly high beautiful angel!

My Aunt Maria.   She’s in heaven right now because this woman is lovely inside and out.  She would go out of her way to make sure you were comfortable and happy.  She is about the only person I’ve ever known that NEVER had a bad thing to say about anyone.   To the end she was loving and caring and everything you would want yourself to be, meaning “I wish I could be as good a person as Aunt Maria”.  I’m not even a blood relative, but if I can emulate her enough to get upstairs, I know in my heart that she’ll be waiting for me and that gives me great joy.  It makes me so sad for myself and her wonderful  family that we all have to go on without her.  

American Cancer Society

Visitation-Heiligtag Lang Fendler Funeral Home

Funeral Service-St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Imperial, Mo 

Committal Service-Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Dominco Carnvale

Concetta Potomi

Charles W. Kertz

Joe Blandino

Michael Blandino

Brent Kertz

Jason Kertz

Gina Chaney

Amy Kertz

Nick Bass

Cassie Bass

Andrea Bass

Angelina Blandino

Phil Greco

Lorna Tennant

Vito Greco

Jenina Hartle

Beth Campise

Maria was the loving great grandmother of Preston, Stella and Mallohei.

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Maria Ethel Kertz

April 13, 1947 – May 22, 2019

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