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Mary Katherene (Thompson) Kratowicz
Mary Katherene (Thompson) KratowiczNUWildcatPawMary Katherene (Thompson) Kratowicz, 75, known to many as "Nana," passed away peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital on December 16, 2017.

Mary was born in Magnetic Springs on August 18, 1942. She was baptized at the age of 12 at church camp and was a member of the Richwood Church of Christ for over 60 years where she taught a women’s Bible study and coordinated the Weigh Down chapter. One of her biggest blessings was seeing her children and grandchildren baptized. She was a graduate of Radnor High School class of 1960. She married in 1964. Mary was a former employee of First National Bank in Delaware and retired from Amerigas in Marion and Sheila’s Flowers and Gifts in Richwood where she was a bookkeeper.

Mary's greatest joys were watching her grandchildren compete in athletics and activities at North Union High School, as well as seeing them show livestock at the Richwood Independent Fair. She loved watching all the kids in the community participate in their activities and cheering them on. Some of her greatest adventures were in the Great Smoky Mountains with her family, where many memories were made.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Katherene (Shark) Thompson; father, William Andrew Thompson; and brother, Eddie Thompson.  She is survived by her children, Mark Kratowicz, Prospect; Kaki (Tom) Johnston, Richwood; Patrick (Patty) Kratowicz, Richwood; and her grandchildren Cody (Alexis), Kenzie, and Makaylin Johnston, Zak Kratowicz, and Tiffany (Brandon) Lowe; and her sisters Ersy Reed, Ostrander; Patty Graham, Huber Heights; Rebecca LaRue, Richwood; and brother Andy (Ruby) Thompson, Radnor; and sister-in-law Margaret Thompson, Radnor, as well as many nieces, nephews, greats and great-greats. She wrote that she "had no greater friends than her sisters and brothers, each has given and done so much for me. The same for my church brothers and sisters - I love you each."

Calling hours will be held at the Richwood Church of Christ on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the funeral following immediately after with Pastor Scot Gorsuch and Jeff Evans officiating. Private burial will take place on Wednesday at Shoup (Thompson Twp.) Cemetery. Please think of your favorite memory of “Nana” to write down and leave in our family’s memory box or memories can be shared online at MemoriesofMary.com as well!

Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood Independent Fair, P. O. Box 71, Richwood, OH 43344, the Richwood Church of Christ, 29063 Sivey Road, Richwood, OH 43344, and the North Union Athletic Boosters, 401 N. Franklin Street, Richwood, OH 43344.

The family is being assisted by the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com

Directions to Shoup (Thompson Twp.) Cemetery




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#1 from: joe sloop
richwood		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 11:00 AM

So very sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a very warm person and always had a smile on her face. May god be with you during this time.


#2 from: terry everly
 		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 1:02 PM

sorry for your loss. prayers for all of you



#3 from: Julie Ross
Richwood		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 1:49 PM

Our sincerest condolences to your family.


#4 from: Gail reames
Marysville 		Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 2:27 PM

So sorry for your lose you are in my thoughts and prayers.


#5 from: Kathy Amweg
Huntsville		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 2:31 PM

Pat & Patty sorry for your loss you will be in my prayers


#6 from: Sherri Buyer
Plain City		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 3:02 PM

Kratowicz Family, I'm truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! God bless!


#7 from: Becky LaRue
Richwood 		Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 3:33 PM

My beautiful, kind, and forgiving sister whom I will miss so much! I have peace knowing you are home and greatful and blessed to have shared so many adventures together with our sister Patty! Love is never ending!


#8 from: Donnie and Kathie (Davis) Pfister
 Northfield, Ohio		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 4:46 PM

RIP Mary. So many fond memories as kids coming to your house with Grandma. Your smile was infectious and you will be missed. Hugs to all.



#9 from: Patty Schultz
 		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 6:03 PM

Very sorry for your loss. What a lovely lady. Always with a smile . She will surely be missed


#10 from: Judy Hall Baker
Marysville		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 6:28 PM

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.


#11 from: Linda Snyder
Richwood		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 7:08 PM

Prayers to all of you Mary was such a wonderful lady


#12 from: Walt & Nancy Everly
Florence, SC		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 8:12 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mary's smile and personality was always there for all to see even if she was not feeling well.  All our love and hugs to all.



#13 from: Linda Raupp
Richwood		 Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 8:21 PM

Sorry for your loss. I knew Mary from Amerigas and she was a great person. God bless and prayers for the family.


#14 from: Linda mouser
Haydenville		 Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 6:22 AM

So sorry for your loss. Prayers be with you


#15 from: Nancy Wiley
Richwood		 Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 7:35 AM

So sorry to hear about Mary. Seeing you sisters together was always a blessing. You shared some wonderful times and have so many memories. God will surround you with love and will always be with you.  


#16 from: Jennifer Michael
 		 Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 8:26 AM

Mary was such a kind soul. In the days following the loss of my mother, Mary would say things to me that literally made me feel as if I were talking with my mother. It was such a great comfort to me. She was so very kind. Sending our love and prayers to you all.


#17 from: Tammy mannasmith
10191 fulton creek 		Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:36 AM

Mary was such an angel here in earth...she always had a kind word to say and a loving smile on her face.  I will miss her, but know that she is having so much fun right now with much rejoicing!  May her family feel Gods comfort and remember the warm memories.


#18 from: Connie Hill
Brentwood, Tn		 Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 3:16 PM

Such a loss to her family, her friends, her church.  We met at the Church of Christ, sang in the children's choir together and I always looked forward to seeing her in church when I came home to Richwood.  I will miss her smiling face and warm welcome.  Rest In Peace Mary.


#19 from: Mary Howell
Marion, Ohio		 Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 8:58 PM

I was so saddened to hear of Mary's passing, she truly was a special lady. Mary had a happpy spirit and always a beautiful smile. I'm keeping her family in prayer, may God be with each of you. Much Love, Mary Howell


#20 from: PAT GREENE
RADNOR, OH		 Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:43 PM

We always looked forward to seeing Mary, her beautiful smile and wonderful sense of humor will be missed.  I feel blessed to have known Mary most of my life and will miss her.  Bless you all for having such a beautiful person in your lives and I know you will miss her, but we know she is having a joyful life in heaven now.


#21 from: Deanna Dixon
Richwood		 Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 9:37 AM

Just wanted to say I am truly sorry for your loss Mary was such a sweet person to me every time I saw her and always had a smile on her face. Heaven has truly gained an angel.
God Bless


#22 from: Jill Rainey
Marion		 Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 2:03 PM

My deepest sympathy to the whole family.  Mary was such a joy to know and I treasure the times I got to spend with her.  She was a wonderful blessing to me and I know that the entire community will miss her!


#23 from: Pat Krebehenne
Richwood		 Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 2:13 PM

Love and prayers are with the whole family.  Everyone knew family was the most important thing to Mary.  She was a wonderful, caring loving woman  to all who knew her.  Cherish the memories.
Sincerely, Pat and Larry Krebehenne


#24 from: Lisa and Tim Sheehan
Richwood Pharmacy		 Wed, Dec 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Mary. We will miss her. A beautiful lady in all ways.

The Staff of Richwood Pharmacy


#25 from: Carolyn & John Heimlich
Marion		 Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 3:56 PM

We just found out about Mary's passing.  Just found each other this summer (after 50 yrs) we were neighbors when twins were born.  Hoped to see more of each other.  maybe in the next world. also went to church in Marion at Richland Rd C of C Glad for the time we had. Mary was wonderful lady.




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