Barbara Gratz Obituary

In loving memory of Barbara Gratz of Chatham, Illinois, born in Belvidere, Illinois, who departed this world on July 10, 2024 at the age of 88. Barbara leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Gratz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Byron Anderson and Esther Anderson (Sippel); her sisters, Helen, Marilyn and Ester Mae; her stepmother Lenore Anderson; her son Michael "Orta" Smiley; and her daughter-in-law Anita Hostetter.

She is survived by: her daughters, Diane Meyer (Don) and Marilyn Muir (Scott); her grandchildren, Ryan LaMantia (Ashley), Donald Muir (Macy) and Brianna Muir; her sister Norene Nelson (Dick); and her great grandchildren, Willow, Aurora, Reign and Evelyn.

Memorial contributions may be made to Forever Home Feline Ranch.