Margaret A. Seitz

Margaret Ann (Pratt) McKinney Seitz, 82, of Kokomo, Indiana, known to most as “BZ,” was born February 11, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the daughter of Ralph Stuart Pratt and Josephine Mary (Urajnar) Pratt.

BZ spent the early portion of her life in Indianapolis and graduated from Scecina Memorial High School. She later relocated to Kokomo, Indiana, where she married Jimmy (Jim) Seitz in 1989.

Though BZ worked throughout much of her life, the roles most important to her were those of grandmother and great-grandmother. BZ and her late husband, Jim, enjoyed traveling to attend their grandchildren’s sporting events and celebrate their accomplishments. It was a long-running family joke that she spent most of her days driving on U.S. 31 between Kokomo and Indianapolis. She was especially fond of the holidays and was known for going “over the top.” She bought each grandchild a small Christmas tree and helped them decorate it each year as they grew up.

On birthdays, family and friends could always count on BZ leaving a voicemail singing “Happy Birthday” or sending a heartfelt card full of confetti with the usual lottery ticket. As an avid fan of the Indianapolis 500, she would often turn the entire month of May into a giant party. She also cherished her many friendships.

Survivors include her four children: David A. McKinney (Angela), Deborah L. Foster (Thomas), Daniel W. McKinney (Jami), Douglas L. McKinney (Stacy); eleven grandchildren: Joseph Sullivan, Megan Donovan (Stephen), Amanda McKinney (Jacob), Zachary McKinney, Rebecca Detro, Randi McKinney, Emily Paul (Adam), Matthew McKinney (Natalie), Sarah Detro, Rachel Meyers (Luke), Abbey McKinney; seven great-grandchildren: Shelby McKinney, Isabella McKinney, Jackson Donovan, James Donovan, Sophie Paul, Monroe Aspy, Jordan Donovan; and two sisters: Patricia A. Reibly and Jo Ann Francis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Seitz, in 2019; her father, Ralph Stuart Pratt, in 1971; and her mother, Josephine Mary (Urajner) Pratt, in 1979.

To honor BZ’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Ellers Mortuary in Kokomo, Indiana.