Ilma M. Kraatz

Ilma M. Kraatz (Nee Kaul) of Luther Manor at River Oaks in Mequon went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the age of 93. Ilma was born in Grafton, WI on May 25, 1919 the daughter of the late Arnold and Gertrude (nee Wulff) Kaul. Ilma was united in marriage on May 8, 1948 to the late Fred Kraatz. Together they lived in Grafton all of their lives and were lifetime members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton. Ilma is survived by her children Stephen Kraatz and Yvonne (Bob) Bruel; grandchildren Christopher (Lynn) Breul and Jennifer (the late Shannon) Decker; great grandchildren Zachary and Matthew Decker; sisters Eleanor Maul and Marlene Kraemer; and brother Arnold (Darlene) Kaul. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013 – 3:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton. Interment will follow immediately after the service. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Memorials to Luther Manor at River Oaks or St. Paul Lutheran Church appreciated Memorials to Luther Manor at River Oaks or St. Paul Lutheran Church appreciated