Katherine Francis Girtz Obituary
We announce the death of Katherine Francis Girtz of Chaska, Minnesota, who passed away on June 18, 2026, at the age of 87. Katherine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Katherine will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Katherine will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Katherine’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Moris and Jessie Moris (Freitag); and her husband Leonard. She is survived by: her children, Teresa Macchi, Jude Girtz (Susan), Brenda Murphy (Brian), Jeremy Girtz (Donna), Andrea Carner (Ed) and Amy Grein (Nathan). She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
