A funeral will be held Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 for 73-year-old Patsy L. Kertz of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 5:55 a.m., Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her residence.
She was born January 4, 1951 in Chester, a daughter of Robert B. and Effie H. (nee Smith) Huddleston, who both preceded her in death.
Patsy married Kenneth Kertz on November 26, 1969 in Chester Illinois; he survives.
She is also survived by a daughter: Heather (Jerry) Poenitske of Ruma, Ill.; four grandchildren:
Nathan (Alyssa) Poenitske, Andrew Poenitske (Alana Mollet), Olivia Kertz and Maggie Kertz; a great grandson: Maverick Poenitske; a daughter-in-law: Kelly Kertz of Prairie du Rocher, Ill.; two brothers-in-law: Bale Flores of San Antonio, Tex. and James David of Steeleville, Ill. and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
She was also preceded in death by two sons: Chad and Jason Kertz; a brother: Vencil Huddleston; and five sisters: Fonzene Huddleston, Joan Weaver, Kay Flores, Dorothy David and Carolyn Schmack.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois.
A memorial mass for 73-year-old Patsy L. Kertz of Red Bud, Illinois will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois. Msgr. Dennis Schaefer will officiate.
Inurnment will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Red Bud, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or to St. John the Baptist Catholic School.