Mr. Stephen L. Gratz

MADISON-Stephen L. Gratz, age 50, succumbed on Friday, July 30, 2010, after a lifelong battle with diabetes. He is survived by his parents, William and Pauline Gratz; brothers and sisters, Gregory (Kathi) Gratz of Bothel, Wash.; Diane (Greg) Leck of McFarland; Linda (Gary) Bakke of Lodi; and Daniel ( Tammy) Gratz of Deerfield; and many other nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Monsignor Dushack, and also to the doctors and staff at St. Marys Hospital for all their loving support and excellent care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2323 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 502, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2323 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 502, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. Service: Private family services will be held.