Mary Beth Kranz of Cedarburg, formerly of Lake Tomahawk passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 71. Mary was born in Milwaukee to Warren and Virginia (nee Holzman) Fritschler on April 5, 1952. She was united in marriage to Larry Kranz on August 20, 1983, and were blessed with two children.

Mary was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Francis Borgia in Cedarburg. She was a long-time member of the Franciscans Religious Order in Rhinelander. Mary enjoyed tending to flowers on her deck and watching the wildlife that frequently visited her yard. She was a faithful Brewers and Packers fan. Mary was an avid reader and listened to music. She was a compassionate friend and showed genuine concern for everyone she met. Above all, Mary loved her family, and her life was complete with the arrival of her new granddaughter.

Mary will remain in the hearts of her husband Larry, her daughter Katie (Josh) Gregware; granddaughter Charlotte; brother Tom (Sharon) Fritschler; mother-in-law Shirley Kranz; sisters-in-law Kathy (Art) Rink, Geri Kranz. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her her parents, her son Larry Jr., father-in-law Ken Kranz; brother Dave Fritschler; brother-in-law Jim Kranz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 3 PM, at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Parish - North, 1375 Covered Bridge Rd, Cedarburg.