Loren Krantz

Marion- Loren F. Krantz, 91, of Marion, died at 4:23 AM, Saturday, July 5, 2003 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Loren was born on February 25, 1925 in Johnston City to John and Edith (Penrod) Krantz. He married Etta Davis in 1932 in Morganfield, KY. She preceded him in death on April 14, 1996. He retired from the Burroughs Corp. in Detroit, MI after more than 30 years of employment as a supervisor. He formerly worked at Galatia Coal. Mr. Krantz enjoyed hunting rabbits and pheasant and fishing with his son at Little Crooked Lake in Michigan. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge AF&AM in Detroit and a former member of the Herrin Eagles. He is survived by one son of Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents and spouse. At his request, Mr. Krantz was cremated and private memorial services will be held at a later date. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Judes Childrens Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.