Mary Grace Goetzinger, 85, of Saluda, NC died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003 in Autumn Care Nursing Center, Saluda, NC. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Grace Pluard Kelly; and widow of Frederick John Goetzinger. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Ellen Krydynski and husband, Vincent of Tryon, NC; also surviving are four grandchildren, Vincent Krydynski III (Loretta), Kathleen Byrd, Suzanne Flynn (David) and John Krydynski (Frances); and four great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tryon, NC with Father Dean Cesa officiating. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2004 in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Evergreen Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Steps to Hope, P.O. Box 518, Columbus, NC 28722. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC is in charge of arrangements.
