William Arthur Krantz

William Arthur "Bill" Krantz, 75, of Farina passed away at 3:00 am, Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Aperion Care in St. Elmo, Illinois.

He was born on January 10, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of James Ivan and Pearl (Manning) Krantz. Bill married Mary Ann Cummins on December 31, 1984, in Clay County and they shared 30 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on July 30, 2015. 

Bill worked hard in his lifetime and spent most of his career at Sulsberger Oil Company. He also occupied himself with farming and later dedicated himself to service work by joining Larkinsburg Township and the Village of Iola.

He took great pride in caring for his horses and cattle on the farm. Bill will always be remembered as a deeply devoted family man who loved his family dearly. His presence brought immense joy to everyone who knew him. Bill was a member of the SAL Edgewood American Legion. 

He is survived by his children: William "Troy" Krantz (Marlene Young) of Virginia, Kyle Allen Krantz of Effingham, Levi Cory Krantz of Farina, Tammy Krantz-Heiden of Louisville; grandchildren: Felicia Owens (Beau) Herrick, Kendra Krantz of Nashville Illinois, Broc Krantz of Louisville, Shanae Coffey (Drew) of Charleston and Cody Krantz of Farina.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Mary Ann Krantz; two granddaughters; brother Robbie Krantz; sisters Lynn Shamhart and Wanda McDowell. 

Funeral services to celebrate Bill's life will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, June 30, 2023 at the McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville with Brent Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at the Newton Chapel Cemetery, rural Louisville. Visitation will be held on Friday morning at the funeral home where friends may call from 11:00 to 12:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bill's memory to the Edgewood American Legion, for the Children's Activities. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory of Bill, please visit www.mcgriffandtriplettfh.com.