Mattie Mae Kratz (nee Shermon), 91, passed away on August 16, 2018 at her residence in Caseyville, IL. Mrs. Kratz was long time member of St. John's United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL.
Preceding Mattie in death are her husband, Ardel Kratz; parents, Lemmie & Lois Stermon; three brothers, James, Billy & Claude; two sisters, Evelyn and Freeda.
Surviving family members include two children, MIchael Kratz & Dorothy (Ken) Doetsch; four grand children, Karri Kratz, Michelle Kratz, Christopher Doetsch, and Heather Kruep; four great-grandchildren, Logan Kruep, Lily Kruep, Lucian Kruep, and Leland Kruep.
The family asks that any memorial donations be made to an organization of choice. Mattie will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.