Maria is survived by her husband, Charles W. Kertz; sons; Joe Blandino, Michael Blandino, Brent Kertz, and Jason Kertz; daughters; Gina Chaney; and Amy Kertz; grandchildren: Nick Bass, Cassie Bass, Andrea Bass and Angelina Blandino; great grandchildren; Preston, Stella and Mallonei; brother Phil Greco, sister Lorna Tennant, brother Vito Greco, sister Jenina Hartle and sister Beth Campise.
Maria was a retired beautician.
A visitation will be held at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, Mo. 63010 on Monday, May 27, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 6020 Old Antonio Rd., Imperial, Mo. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 2:00 PM. A committal service will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 9:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Maria's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4215 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com for the Kertz family.