BLOOMINGTON – Gerald F. “Jerry” Krantz, 82, Bloomington, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Jerry’s life was held at 12:00 p.m. noon on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Sudhakar Devarapu officiating. Friends and family may visit from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Burial will be held following at the St. Mary’s Cemetery also in Bloomington. The Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory in Bloomington is serving the family.

Complete obituary in the Feb. 26th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.