Marion Katherine Kranz

Marion Kranz nee Kowalk, passed away peacefully at home, on the morning of May 9, 2019 at the age of 86.  She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Kranz.  Dear mother of Carol (Ray) Presnak, Jeanne (Scott) Pattison, Kathy (Scot) Campbell and Barbie (Dave) Noeldner. Cherished grandmother of Jason (Melanie) Presnak, Renee' (Adam) Bulla, Matt (Jessica) Presnak, Heather (Brad) Robertson, Paul Campbell, Kristen (Brandon) Whitmore, Matt (Brittany) Pattison, Kristy Campbell, Daniel Noeldner and the late Katie Campbell. Great-grandmother of Dylan, Kylie, Preston, Beckett, Kaylie, Carter, Taylor, Camden, Clara and Landon. Preceded in death by her sister Norma (late John Mayer and late John L. Petersen) Mayer. Dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. Marion was a graduate of Salem Lutheran Grade School and Thornton Township High School, class of '50. Marion was a wonderful homemaker, member of the Ladies Aid and Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She was also an avid reader, crocheted beautiful afghans, created treasured Christmas ornaments, enjoyed her flowers and garden, and canned many delights for family and friends. Resting at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home on Wednesday May 15, from 4 – 7 p.m. Mrs. Kranz will lie-in-state on Thursday at the Salem Lutheran Church 18324 Ashland Ave in Homewood from 10 a.m. until the time of Service at 11 a.m.  Memorials may be made to:  Lutheran Indian Ministries 15400 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield, WI 53005 or Lutheran World Relief > PO Box 17061 Baltimore, MD 21297-1061 or Charity of your choice. Interment Homewood Memorial Garden Cemetery. For additional information call 708-798-5300.