Lillian Kreis

Lillian Kreis of Stratford, Ontario, passed away on October 20, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Kreis; her parents, Fred Ratz and Viola Ratz; her children-in-law, Ona Kreis and Joe Yausie; her brothers-in-law, Earl Ahrens and Joe Skinner; and her nephews, Roger Ahrens and Brian Skinner. Lillian is survived by her children, Larry Kreis (Shirley), Ronald Kreis (Sandra), and Diane Yausie; her grandchildren, Jonathan (Julie), Michael (Kim), Peter (Kandice), Amanda (Enrique), and Nolan (Kim); and her great-grandchildren, Lily, Cassie, William, Deegan, Kiera, A. J., Sadie, Frederick, Mateo, Maeana, Makenna, and Caleb. She is also survived by her sisters, Vera Ahrens and Doreen Skinner, along with several nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM at First St. John's Lutheran Church - Seebach's Hill, located at 4994 Line 34, Perth East, ON N0K1X0. Memorial donations to First St. John's Lutheran Church, Diabetes Canada, or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated and can be made at LockhartFuneralHome.com.