Patsy L. Kertz

PATSY L. KERTZ, 73, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 5:55 am, Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her residence.

She was born to the late Robert B. and Effie H. (nee Smith) Huddleston on January 4, 1951 in Chester, Illinois.

Patsy married Kenneth Kertz on November 26, 1969 in Chester Illinois; he survives.

She was a homemaker.

Patsy was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud. She was also a member of the St. Anne’s Society and enjoyed crafting.

Survivors:

Husband:

Kenneth Kertz Red Bud, IL

Daughter:

Heather (Jerry) Poenitske Ruma, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Nathan (Alyssa) Poenitske, Andrew Poenitske (Alana Mollet), Olivia Kertz and Maggie Kertz

1 Great Grandson:

Maverick Poenitske

1 Daughter-in-law:

Kelly Kertz Prairie du Rocher, IL

2 Brothers-in-law:

Bale Flores San Antonio, TX

James David Steeleville, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, 2 Sons – Chad and Jason Kertz, 1 Brother - Vencil Huddleston and 5 Sisters – Fonzene Huddleston, Joan Weaver, Kay Flores, Dorothy David and Carolyn Schmack

Memorial Mass:

11:00 am, Monday, February 19, 2024

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Inurnment:

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

St. John the Baptist Catholic School