Flint, Michigan
KRANTZ, Russell Harold - Of Grand Blanc, age 83, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Larry Rednower officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to New Haven Baptist Church WMU. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Russell was born in Owosso, Michigan on July 18, 1925. He married Eva Rose Snelenberger on September 2, 1949 in Flint. Mr. Krantz was a Radio Control Operator in the Amphibious Forces 7th Fleet Ship LST 459 and beached at North Harbor in Manila and the ship was awarded six Bronze Stars. He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church and a life member of the VFW and American Legion. Mr. Krantz was employed 32 years at General Motors, retiring in October, 1978. Surviving are 3 sons, Lawrence and wife Mary Cross of Saginaw, Charles and wife Shirley Cross of Burton, Robert and wife Peggy Krantz of Metamora; 3 daughters, Beverly and husband Donald Taylor of Vernon, Darlene and husband Robert Shepherd of Owosso, Karen and husband Edward Nordstrom of Atlas; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Rose; son, Keith Krantz; grandson, Howard Teachworth, Jr.; grandson, Billy Jack Krantz; parents, Robert and Emma Krantz; brothers and sisters, Elwood "Bud", Charles "Woody", Jenny, Lola, Eleanor and Dort. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
great grandpa we will be missed dearly..well now you and grandma can rest in peace toghter until we are together agian you are in are thoughts and paryer's.we love you lots xoxo
danielle,trevor,devin,&cameron adamski/hyatt
April 30, 2009 | Owosso, MI
Grandpa you will be missed and loved a lot. It is not gonna be the same with you gone out of our lives. But you are up in heaven with grandma. Give grandma kisses and hugs for us all.
Jacob,Stacie,Zandisha,& Allison Zimmerman/Shepherd
April 30, 2009 | Grand Ledge, MI
Grandpa we are going to miss you dearly, you meant the world to us, but its nice to know you are at rest with grandma peacefully, WE LOVE YOU
Adam, Jolene, Madison & Dana
Adam, Jolene Madison & Dana Shepherd/Williams
April 30, 2009 | Saint Johns, MI
Karen and family, I am so very sorry of your loss of your father. He was so very-extra-special to me. He will be deeply missed at New Haven. I will miss his smiling face and HUGE HUGS he gave me back every Sunday. He is with momma now, and not suffering, and in a much better place!! May GOD bless you at this time of sorrow. Just remember you WILL see him again in our guaranteed everlasting life as a Christian. I Love you and I will always be here for you. Love, Debbie and Charles Hubbard
Debbie Hubbard
April 30, 2009 | Burton, MI
