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Bryan J. Kraus, 20, of Cold Spring, passed away after a long battle with Leukemia on Saturday, January 11th at his home. He was a graduate of Bishop Brossart High School, Alexandria, Kentucky, and a student at the University of Kentucky. Bryan was a Kentucky Colonel. He was an avid golfer, a student of cinema and a movie critic. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Raymond & Geraldine Schwartz; birth paternal grandfather, Robert Haigis and his cousin, Chris Collins. Bryan is survived by his parents, Joe & June Kraus of Cold Spring; girlfriend, Kiley Buring of Cold Spring; birth mother, Alison (Ed) Vieth of Latonia; birth father, Rob Haigis of Newport; paternal grandfather, Harold Kraus of Milford, OH; paternal grandmother, Linda Kraus of Florence; birth maternal grandparents, Ron & Sally Albrinck of Cold Spring; birth paternal grandmother, Marie Haigis of Newport; brothers, Ian & Evan Haigis and John Vieth; sister, Hannah Vieth; godfather, James (Kristina) Schwartz of Cincinnati, and many, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m., Friday, January 17th at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Ft. Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 18th at St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring with the burial to follow at St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bryan J. Kraus Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bishop Brossart High School 4 Grove St. Alexandria, KY 41001 or Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute PO Box 5202 Cincinnati, OH 45201. Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com
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Christine Runtz
January 8, 2021
Dear June and Joe, As you celebrate the life of your beloved son, Bryan, please remember that he continues to touch the lives of all your friends. We are honored to be in that group! Love Always, Chris and Charlie
Jeannine (Lehan) Kane
January 17, 2014
Joe and June, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Scott Haag
January 16, 2014
Joe and June, I can't even begin to imagine what it would feel like to experience the loss of a child. I admit I might have not thought of you in years (since the old CG&E days) but you are definitely in my thoughts and prayers today. God be with you!
January 16, 2014
We are so very sorry to hear about your son, Brian. May you find some comfort in the Lord. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Gary and Donna Maschinot
Christine Runtz
January 15, 2014
Dear Joe and June, Your family has been an inspiration to us and everyone that had the privilege to know Bryan. You are forever in our hearts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Chris and Charlie
January 15, 2014
Dear June and Joe .I am so so sorry for your loss. My Ally and Bryan's St. Joes classmates are very upset. It is so hard when someone so young passes away. I will be praying for your Family. Jane Pangallo
January 14, 2014
June and Joe, there are no words that can adequately express the sorrow our entire family is feeling at Bryan's passing, nor are there adequate words to say to you that would provide much consolation. Bryan has touched so many lives and, because of him, we have all learned to be better, more gracious, and courageous people. His miserable suffering is over and he has earned his reward in Heaven. We are so proud to be able to say he was our nephew. He will aways be in our hearts.
Jim and Julie
ROBERT & DONNA ADKINS
January 14, 2014
JUNE AND JOE-WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU. YOU HAVE BEEN WONDERFUL NEIGHBORS AND WE WILL MISS BRYAN.TIME WILL HEAL BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET THAT SPECIAL YOUNG MAN.PLEASE TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER. WE LOVE YOU-BOB AND DONNA ADKINS
Rachel Reeves
January 14, 2014
Aunt June and Uncle Joe, my heart is breaking. Bryan had the best parents, family and friends. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Love you!
Dale Ashcraft
January 14, 2014
I lost my youngest son Justin Ashcraft in 1999 to the same terrible disease. I am so sorry kids and their parents still have to go through this today. My prayers and sympathy are with you.
Theresa & Mark Connaughton
January 14, 2014
May you find comfort in God as you experience this great loss. You are in our prayers. Theresa and Mark
Lisa Cullum
January 14, 2014
June and Joe my deepest sympathy goes out to you. Your family has been and will be in my prayers.
Joanne Hollmann
January 14, 2014
June and Joe. We can't begin to express our sorrow at the loss of our nephew Bryan. We feel so honored that you allowed us to sit vigil with him and all his loved ones as we bid him farewell and watched him to return to Our Father in heaven. That night will always hold for us the most bitter/sweet moment in our lives. It was beyond beautiful to watch how strong and how lovingly his parents sent him on his way home. It was our honor to have loved him and to have him as our family for those 20 years. He will always be missed and our hearts will always carry a tiny part of your sorrow. I'm so happy he is golfing and standing straight again, and no more pain. We love you both very much. Love, Joanne and Jeff
Barb Baker
January 14, 2014
My heart breaks for you and Joe, I remember the day you got the news that he was yours. You and Joe were the perfect parents to Bryan and I know he grew up with so much love around him, I am so very sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts.
January 14, 2014
Our deepest sympathy, we are so very sorry to hear of Bryan's passing. Love, Tom and Pam Zepf
Thad Airhart
January 14, 2014
May the memories held deep within your heart, help to soothe you. You're in my prayers. With deepest sympathy and love, Thad
Brian, Dea, Nina, and Ben Hackett
January 14, 2014
Bryan and his loving family are in our hearts and prayers. May the Lord give them peace.
Holly Whitehead (Stephanie friend)
January 14, 2014
In your time of loss may God's promise that one day we will be reunited and you and Bryan again will meet bring you peace.
January 14, 2014
Joe and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Bryan,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kraig and Corey
Schnitzler and parents
January 13, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Love, Jean Werner, Larry & Darlene Roberts
Molly (Wood) OBrien
January 13, 2014
Love to the Schwartz and Kraus families during this difficult time.
January 13, 2014
Our deepest sympathys to the Kraus family.
Love,
Rick and Julie Hubbard
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