Contributions to the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, 204 North Main, O'Fallon, MO 63366-2299. Sister Miriam (AKA: Emma Rose) Kertz, C.PP.S., Thursday, June 18, 2009, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, beloved daughter of the late Michael and Theresa (Eisenbeis) Kertz. She was preceded in death by her brothers Herman, Leo, William, Andrew, Charles, Lawrence and Henry Kertz, and her sister, Philomena Kertz. She is survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, dear friends and Sisters in Christ. Sr. Miriam Kertz donated her body to science through St. Louis University.