Best mother in the world! Preceded in death by husband Harold "Hershey"; parents Samuel "Harold" and Opal Kratzer. Survived by daughters Diane (Paul) Pierce, Melissa (Kevin) Anderson, Mary Lou (Derek) Lemonds; grandchildren Noah and Nicholas Anderson; sister Nila Croll; "Dear Sweet Cousin" Marilyn Kratzer.

Memorials suggested to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association.