John Michael Kranz

John Michael Kranz, age 61, of Gulfport, died Monday, August 10, 2020, in Gulfport. He was born to John Hillard and Lois Kranz on September 7, 1958. He graduated from St. John High School. He was an accredited master insulator and sheet metal mechanic and was a self proclaimed audiophile. He loved music and literature. John was preceded in death by his parents John and Lois Kranz, his spouse Carolyn Jean Kranz, and siblings Robert Clark and Rus Clark. He is survived by his children Jon Samuel Kranz (Melissa), Michael Clark Kranz (Stephanie Elizabeth Conn), Matthew Charles Kranz, and Sarah Kranz; grandchildren Zoey Ray Kranz, Lilliana Elizabeth Kranz, Brittany, Jon, Sean, Aiden, Dylan, Chloe, Mason and Alexander; sibling Linda Kranz and his beloved dachshund, Spike. There will be a graveside service on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 10 a.m., at Coalville Cemetery in Woolmarket. The family prefers donations to GO FUND ME – Help the Kranz Family Lay to Rest John M. Kranz. Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15452 O’Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family.