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Virginia Kreterfield

December 6, 1936 — March 2, 2025

River Grove

Virginia Kreterfield

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our amazing mother and grandmother, Virginia Kreterfield (née Colan (Colantonio) loving wife of the late Lawrence Kreterfield. Born on December 6, 1936 to the late John and Emma Colan (Colantonio). 

Virg (aka Ginny) and Larry were high school sweethearts and neighbors who married in 1955. She was a creative soul who over the years was an artist, musician and lover of many different art forms including creating miniatures, jewelry and painting in many different mediums, watercolors were her favorite. 

She passed away March 2, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Loving Mother of Karen (Ray) Farino, Kevin (Cindy), Kandy (Jack) Polous, Ken (Sally) and Kris (Ed) Santoyo. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Katlin, Brianne (Kevin), Anthony, Rose,Jason (Sarah), Tiffany (Mic), Nicole (Adrian), Samantha and the late Ryan. Loving great- grandmother to Nick, Ty, Madison, Lincoln, Cameron and the late Janet. 

Please join us in a celebration of life on March 7 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial services at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove will be private.

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Past Services

Visitation

Friday, March 7, 2025

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral and Crematorium

9568 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131

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Prayer Service

Friday, March 7, 2025

7:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral and Crematorium

9568 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131

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