Mrs. Phyllis J. Kratz, 84, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died at her home surrounded by her family on May 9, 2014.
She was born March 27, 1930, in Rolling Prairie to Martin and Gertrude (Turak) Wellinski and was a lifelong resident.
Phyllis retired after 27 years as a cook for New Prairie High School. years. She was a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 297.
On April 24, 1954, in Rolling Prairie, she married Richard D. Kratz, who survives.
She is also survived by one daughter, Kristine Bodie of Rolling Prairie; one son, Richard F. Kratz of Rolling Prairie; three grandchildren, Anthony, Anna and Angela; two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Liam; one sister, Mary Jo Mueller of Michigan; and three brothers, David Wellinski and Joseph Wellinski, both of LaPorte, and James Wells of Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Angeline Baud, Margie Boyce and Norma Wellinski.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 17, at noon at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Chaplain Bridgett officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Burial will take place at a later date.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.