Beverly Gratz Obituary
Beverly Gratz (89) formerly of Jordan MN, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. A memorial service will be held 11AM Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Church of Christ in Truman MN. Visitation one hour prior to the service, at 10AM. A inurnment will take place at Fairview Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont MN, following a time of fellowship.
Beverly Rose Gilliland was born in Dec. 30, 1934 in Welcome, Minnesota to Wayne and Edna (Wetenkamp) Gilliand. She was a graduate of Fairmont High School in 1953. Beverly married Ron Gratz in 1954 and they moved to the cities. We give thanks and praise for our beautiful, wonderful, kind hearted and fun mother. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing and heaven has gained a new voice in the choir Bev passed away on May 25th 2024 in the loving care of her daughter Beth and son-in-law Pete.
She is survived by Lynn Brownlee Truman, Minnesota, Lori (Bob) Seifert Jordan, Minnesota, Scott (Brenda) Gratz New Prague, Minnesota, Beth (Pete) Haller Jordan, Minnesota, Joel Gratz Anoka/Ramsey, Minnesota and David (Jill) Gratz Shakopee Minnesota. 17 Grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, special nieces, Kim (Dave) Wagner Belle Plaine, Minnesota and Tammy (Al) Johnson Shakopee, Minnesota
She is preceded in death by her husband Ron, parents, sister Donna, brother-in-law Jim and son-in-law Charley Brownlee.
We will certainly miss you Mom.
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