Maria Gritsch (nee Merkel) age 87. Beloved wife of the late Herbert. Devoted mother of Corey (Denise) and Heidi (Dwight) Gritsch Martino. Loving grandmother of Anthony, Francesca and Dylan. Visitation Sunday, Dec. 27th, 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday, Dec. 28th, 930 AM service at the funeral home. Entombment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410