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DEIRDRE KROUSE Obituary
DEIRDRE MAUREEN KROUSE (Age 83)
On Sunday, November 3, 2013, of Potomac, MD. Beloved wife of the late Allen J. Krouse, Jr.; mother of Allen J. "AJ" Krouse III, Christine M. Schwartz and Nancy Jane Sweeney; sister of Robert Costello III, Timothy Costello, Sheila McGill and the late Joseph Droney. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD, on Thursday, November 7, 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, November 8 at 10 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Joe McHugh
November 5, 2013
AJ, Chrissie, Nancy your Mom was always great to me and especially to my Mom. I am sorry for your loss but we have another great person who will pull for us. I sure can use her help. Joe
Betsy McCreary Posey
November 5, 2013
Christine I'm so sorry for your loss. My family will send our heart & prayers to you and your family in this time.
Stephanie Block
November 5, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Deirdre. May happy memories comfort her wonderful children, grandchildren, family and friends.
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