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Doris A. "Dorie" Kraus

Doris A. "Dorie" Kraus obituary

Doris Kraus Obituary

Doris Ann "Dorie" Kraus , 80 of Edwardsburg, Mich. passed away on Thurs., Jan. 19, 2012 at her home after a brief illness. She was born May 21, 1931 in Erie, Pa., daughter of the late Joseph and Fern (Sowby) Dahlkemper. Surviving, are Dorie and Ed's nine children, 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, two sisters, Rita Lopus of Meadville, Pa., Eleanore (Robert) Lindenberger of Erie, Pa., three brothers, Joe (Nancy) Dahlkemper of Marco Island, Fla., Jerry Dahlkemper and David (Charlene) Dahlkemper both of Erie, Pa. Memorial donations can be directed to Our Lady of the Lake Church, or St. Patrick's Foundation (Mission in Jamaica). The funeral arrangements are being handled by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jan. 22, 2012.

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Laura Walter

January 25, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. She was truly a light in this life. Everytime I go to make a PBJ, I still remember the time at your house that she told us about putting butter on it first. We thought we were in heaven! My deepest sympathy to you all for your loss.
Fondly, Laura

January 25, 2012

May God cradle each and everyone of you in his arms and comfort you in the loss of your mother "Aunt Dorie". Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Saegertown Cousins, Marla, Clarissa and Tyler Lopus

Darlene & Emory Gerschoffer

January 24, 2012

Darlene and I are very sorry to hear of Dorie's passing. We have many wonderful memories of the Summerfests and and other events we were able to work with her on. She was a very special lady. She and her love ones will be in our prayers daily. Dorie was a true and honorable servant of the Lord and will be missed greatly. God bless her and all of her family.

Judy Dorchock

January 24, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to the Kraus family. We have many fond memories of your Mom, starting when you first moved to Edwardsburg.....always a smiling face and a dear, dear person. Please know that you are in our prayers. Love, Jeff and Judy Dorchock

Kathy Nadal

January 23, 2012

Dearest Michigan Cousins,
Thinking of you warmly today and tomorrow as you celebrate the life of one wonderful woman and give her a no doubt, one-of-a-kind, Kraus send off! I regret that circumstances prevent me from being there in person to share my personal memories and tell you how much Aunt Dorie has inspired me. I am sure, however, in typical Aunt Dorie fashion, she has also touched countless other lives in much the same way as mine. I will trust them to be a physical witness and voice, in proxy, for her humor, grit and compassion! God bless you all with the fullest measures of peace, strength and comfort in these days and the days to come. You are most assuredly in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Cousin Kathy (Dahlkemper) Nadal

Rose Dahkemper

January 23, 2012

Ed, Chris, Marge, Tina, Thad, Pam, Nick, Kathleen and Paulie (and families),
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a special lady and very special to me. I will treasure all the good times shared, the laughter, and our pizza parties! I love E A C H of you. You are in my thoughts.
Love, Aunt Rose

Bill & Donna Niemann

January 22, 2012

To the family of Dorie,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you during this sad time.
We will always keep joyful memories of Dorie. She was always uplifting to us and brighten our day.
Sincerely, Bill and Donna Niemann

January 22, 2012

Dorie was an angel on earth. We all have fond memories of her and we will always remember her as the smiling grand lady that she was. Our thoughts are with the family and may you all be comforted by the warm thoughts of those who care.
Dick and Jo-Ann Boepple

Tara Turpen

January 22, 2012

I have fond memories of Aunt Dorie. She was so kind and always smiling and laughing. Brad, the girls and I send our love to the Kraus family.

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