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Virginia Kruse Obituary

Virginia M. Kruse, 87 ROCKFORD - Virginia M. Kruse, 87, of Rockford passed away May 15, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born June 15, 1923, in Litchfield, the daughter of Cecil and Pearl (Metzger) Elliott. Married Harry E. Kruse on Dec. 21, 1941, in Rockford. Member of Central Christian Church. She was a member of the Rockford Clown Alley, known as Cherry Blossom the clown. Survivors include sons, Paul (Rita) Kruse of Colorado and David Kruse of Leaf River; loving grandchildren, Jeremy (Melissa) Kruse, Lori (Jeff) Carson, Shannon (Scott) Zittle and Tamara (Charley) Brinkmeier; and great-grandchildren, Garrett and Greyson Zittle, Rebecca Brinkmeier, Gabrielle Zittle and Emmett Carson; and sisters, Pauline Eggert and Maxine Goolsbey. Predeceased by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law, Shirley; and brother-in-laws, Marshal and Charles. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in Central Christian Church, 6595 Guilford Road, with visitation from 9 a.m. to service time. Pastor Dan Craig will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Central Christian Church. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home. Send tributes to the family at sunsetfhmemgardens.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 22 to May 23, 2011.

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sherry Tripp

May 23, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 23, 2011

What wonderful memories you have of your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jim and Lois Dillon

Kimberly Storm

May 23, 2011

When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. I am so sorry to hear of Virginia's passing and my love and prayers go out to the entire family.

May 22, 2011

My deepest Sympathy to Dave and his family. Your neighbor, Nancy Stukenberg

John Gibson

May 22, 2011

goodbye dearest Virginia.you saw me through tears and sorrow when i lost my wife.trulyihave had no greater friendship than the time we had together.i loved you so much...john gibson

Sandy & Tim Dingus

May 22, 2011

We lived next door to Harry and Virginia for 5 years. Many times they greeted us as we came home from work...always with a smile. We shared many laughs with them. I'll always remember Harry cutting the rug for their patio too short. As we looked on together and laughed he said "I guess it's not measure once and cut twice is it?!" What fun we had with them. They both are missed...but at least they're together now.

Marilyn Fowler

May 22, 2011

To Virginias family,
So great to see someone always with a smile ! That was Virginia .
She will certainly be missed at Central. God Bless you with many fun
memories of a wonderful Christian Mother.
With Gods peace, Marilyn Fowler,
Central Christian Church

May 21, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Paul, Rita and family. Love Tom and Bonnell

May 18, 2011

I will miss you Sis. I have so many good memories of our raising our children together.Love you so much. Your sister --Pauline

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