SESSER -Esther Jean Kretz, 92, of Sesser, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home.
She was born on May 11, 1932, in Sesser to Merideth and Mary (Jolley) Huie. She married Victor Dean Kretz and they were married for 75 years.
She is survived by her son, John (Maria) Kretz of Christopher; and one daughter, Jennifer Kretz of Christopher; daughter-in-law, Debbie Kretz of Christopher; grandchildren, Wade (Torie) Kretz, Ami (Anthony) Hargrove, Kyle (Kim) Kretz, Emily (Wayne) Wilson, Merideth (Mark) Rogers and Joe (Megan) Kretz; great-grandchildren, Allie, Trent, Isaac (Jasie), Tyson, Amiah, Madi, Aiden, Kaylee, Mila, Cole, Jack, Samuel, Bennett and Aralynn; and two great-great- grandchildren, Iversyn and Jhy’eir.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Thomas Kretz; and siblings, Ilah Winn, Mable Page, James Huie, Metzie Ward, Charles Huie and Ronald Huie.
Funeral services will be on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Christopher, IL.
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