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Shirley Kruger Obituary

Passed away October 25, 2010 in Santa Rosa. Shirley was born in Columbia City, Indiana and lived in Sonoma County 19 years. She is survived by her children, Michael Kruger, Christopher Kruger, Constance Hayen, Karen Roberts, Jennifer Kruger, Sandra Kruger, Matthew Kruger and Paula Kruger. Also survived by her brother, Thomas Kerr of Hobart, Indiana; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Shirley raised her eight children as a single parent; she was an alumni of Columbia City High School in Columbia City, IN. She enjoyed the semi annual Cousins Reunions, and high school reunions, most recently her 60th. Shirley was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was proud to be an avid 49er fan. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service, Friday, October 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Santa Rosa Mortuary Chapel, 1900 Franklin Ave., Santa Rosa. Private interment at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. SANTA ROSA MORTUARY EGGEN & LANCE CHAPEL, 545-3747

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Published by Press Democrat from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2010.

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Jim & Ginny Kerr

November 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the family over the loss of your mother. She always wore a smile for us, her cousins. She will be greatly missed at our reunions.

Chaplain Susie McClellan

October 28, 2010

Dear Family of Shirley Ann Kruger,
My prayers are with you during this time of loss. I know you will keep her beautiful smile in your heart. She was one awesome lady.
Blessings to you, Chaplain Susie

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