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Herbert Kraus Obituary

Herbert M. Kraus, age 95; longtime Chicago publicist, passed away in his sleep on May 20th. He is survived by his children Gale (John) Reinitz, the daughter of the late Barbara Marks; and Claudia (Robert) Kraus Piper, the daughter of the late Catherine Kraus; proud grandfather of Marti Bier (Sanaz Faili), Ryan Bier, Eliana Kraus Piper, Julia Kraus Piper; great grandfather of Kiyah Bier-Faili and Asher Bier-Faili; and his loving caregiver Jesusa Pastrana. After graduating from University of Illinois, he served in the South Pacific during WW II earning a Purple Heart. He founded Herbert M. Kraus & Co. in 1954. He was President of the Publicity Club of Chicago (1989-1990), and given the prestigious Golden Trumpet Award in 2006. Herb taught Public Relations for many years at Columbia College. He served on the Board of Victory Gardens Theatre and Jefferson Awards Committee for many years. Service Thursday 11 AM at Emanuel Congregation, 5959 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago. Family and friends will meet for the interment at 1:30 PM at Elmwood Cemetery, 1413 169th Street; Hammond, IN 46324. Contributions may be made to Mazon, a Jewish Response to Hunger, www.mazon.org; or, to the Alzheimers Foundation, alzfdn.org. Arrangements entrusted to Lakeshore Jewish Funerals, 773-625-8621

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 22 to May 23, 2017.

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Gertrude Meyers

May 19, 2018

Cousin Herbie was one of the kindest and sweetest persons I've had the priviledge to know. He was also a steady political activist and we shared. quite a few of major protests over the years in a variety of different cities... Chicago, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, La., going back to t he Sixties and Seventies..... WE also shared many wonderful f amily gatherings, b ig and small, birthdays, anniv ersaries, memorials, etc.

A truly wonderful guy !!!!! Cousin Trudi Meyers

gerald schwartz

August 25, 2017

herb and i started together in israel bons may 1 1951 and were good friends he was energetic capable and caring and a credit to the public relations and journalism professions
gerald schwartz, miami

Graeme Beryn

June 20, 2017

My cousin Herb was a childhood mentor and it was a great privilege to have known him. RIP.
Graeme Berlyn

June 18, 2017

My cousin, Herbie, was as sweet as his smile... Many memories... in Miami, Chicago, New York, Baton Rouge,... Always full of cheer and kindness... And he did not waver in taking on the politicians!! He was right there with the punches or praise , whichever was called for at the time... My deceased husband,
Sammy, Herbie's cousin, had the highest affection for his beloved cousin......
May they both rest in peace.....
Shalom... Trudi Meyers

May 23, 2017

Herb Kraus was an incredible man to the end of his life, never losing a certain life force. He repeatedly informed me of what a blessed and lucky man he was to have the family, friends, and experiences that made up his life.
He will certainly be missed by many....

My deepest condolences to his loving and devoted family,


Susan Litoff

Cheryl Lynn

May 22, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to the family.May the God of all comfort be with you in the days ahead.

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