Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 12 O’clock Noon at the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. Casimir Cemetery. A visitation will take place on Monday, May 19th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Sally J. Kratowicz, age 95, of Kenosha, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Sally was born in Kenosha on September 26, 1929, a daughter of the late Patrick and Irmgard (nee: Koesser) Knapp.
A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was a 1948 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.
On May 10, 1952, at St. Casimir Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Ernest J. Kratowicz. Sadly, Ernie preceded her on death on June 11, 2017.
Sally was a member of St. Casimir and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Churches. She was a proud member of PLAV Post #34 Women’s Auxiliary, the St. Jude League, and the Kenosha Senior Center, and the Mall walkers.
She enjoyed volunteering with the Shalom Center through their Winter Coat Wrap at the Holiday House and assisting as a poll worker for 18 years.
Survivors include her children, Tim (Luann) Kratowicz of Elmwood Park, WI, Kathy (Fred) Saldana of Dacula Georgia, Bob (Sue) Kratowicz, Karen Kratowicz, Janice (Jim) Pierangeli all of Kenosha,and her daughter in law, Tammy Kratowicz of Green Bay, WI.
She is further survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, her brother Patrick (Jean) Knapp, and her sister-in-law Marianne Kratowicz.
Along with her husband, Sally was preceded in death by her son Jim Kratowicz, a sister Nancy Jeffers, and infant siblings, Terrance, James, and Kathleen Knapp.
Joseph Cuccio says
Tim, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, our condolences .
Nancy Ellefson says
Karen, I will miss seeing you at Primrose. My mother Lila so enjoyed visiting with your mom when she and my dad first moved there. I know how devoted your family was to your mother, and I was extremely saddened to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace with your dad.🙏🏻
Joanie Sturycz says
My condolences to Sally’s family! I remember all of the times I spent with Sally & Ernie when I used to babysit for the children. Always a smile and a wonderful laugh. May she Rest in Peace!! I am so sorry. that I was unable to make it to the funeral. My prayers and best wishes to the family!!
Toby Thomas says
Bob, Sue, John, Karen and families,
My condolences for your loss. Sally lived a full life and left a wonderful family legacy. I cannot make the funeral, but will honor your mom & grandma with a mass at Holy Rosary.
Pat Belotti says
My deepest sympathy for your loss . I will always remember Sally fondly , she was so sweet ! I go way back with her when l was a young.girl . Belonged to same churches and PLAV together . Pat or Patsy as she called me .