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Becky Bethke
February 8, 2012
Jim, Nick, Tom,and Tim,
I have so many fond memories of special times spent with Kay. She was so supportive and such a loving friend. I will miss her greatly, and want you to know that you are in my thoughts. Becky
Kristy Nielson
January 31, 2012
Jim, Nick, Tom, and Tim,
I know there are no words to diminish your sadness or take away the pain. My wish for you is that you can find solace in knowing how much she was loved.
Though our lives drifted apart over the years through distance, I will always cherish the time I was able to spend with her as I grew up and in my younger adult life. Not everyone is so blessed as to have had an aunt so close in age. I do - and will always - treasure this special person and our special relationship.
My heart goes out to you. I know you know how much she loved all of you; we all know how much she loved all of you. You were her life. Thank you for making her life here on Earth happy and fulfilled.
Love, Kris
Cindy Keller
January 26, 2012
Dear Jim, Nick, Tom and Tim:
Aunt Kay was one of a kind. She was quick witted, had a great laugh, intelligent, fiesty and always had a comeback. You 4 men were her life and she was so very proud of you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, take care of each other, know that Kay is watching over all of us and that I will cherish the memories I have of her.
Love, Cindy
Peggy and Gary Lepire
January 26, 2012
Our sympathies are with you all at this time. We were so glad to have gotten to know Kay. She will be greatly missed.
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Kim Kraabel
January 26, 2012
To the Kraus Family,
I worked with Kay down at the Hennepin County Guardian ad Litem office. I was her first assistant. Kay and I started up the screening/collecting fees for the program back in 2002-2005. She worked so hard to get that program going along with other things and always did such a great job! I was always amazed at how intelligent she was and the things she was wanting to accomplish. I felt so honored to have been given the opportunity to work with Kay. Kay was my supervisor, my mentor, and most of all my friend. I will miss her deeply! They say that people come into you life for a reason - Kay came into mine for many!! Many prayers to all of you!
Deb Hoen
January 25, 2012
My sympathies to Jim and family. As a cousin I can tell you she was someone I truly enjoyed spending time with growing up. My first ride on a metro bus was with the "city girl" showing the "country girl" how it was done! What a special women! May memories sustain you in this difficult time.
Nancy Johnson
January 24, 2012
Jim, Nick, Tom and Tim I am shocked and saddened by this news about Kay. We were such good friends early on in my nursing career. We worked together, enjoyed our friendship outside of work as well. We had our kids at the same time and I have such fond memories of coming over to your house so our kids could play and the adults could enjoy lunch together. Kay was fun, smart and a very kind person. It saddens me I have not been in touch for a few years. I know she was very proud of her boys. She accomplished alot but never would acknowledge her own strengths. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts and pray God will give you all the strength to get through this...My deepest sympathy!!
Chris Davis
January 23, 2012
Kraus and Umland families; My deepest sympathy to you all. I met Kay years ago in the Guardian ad Litem Program, she was an amazing woman. She and I quickly became friends and she was a wonderful mentor, friend and confident. I loved her quick wit, ability to see the good in situations/people and her tireless efforts on behalf of families and children. Kay's ability to be direct, yet gentle with people earned her much respect and love. The world truly lost a wonderful person. She will be deeply missed. Please know that she was most happy when talking about her family, especially her "boys" she was quite proud of you 3!. She also talked about her loving husband Jim and how much she enjoyed life with you. I will always remember her with a huge smile and lots of laughter.
Jose Alvarez
January 23, 2012
Jim and family, I'm very saddened to have heard of the loss of Kay. My sympathy goes out to all of you. Kay was a wonderful person and always had a great time when we would get together. I remember very well all the good memories I have of you and Kay as we worked together at Timesavers then on to Hickory NC and then to Goes in the Netherlands.
In your hearts forever she will live and stay. May God give all of you strength during these difficult times. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Please contact me.
Jose
Susan DeMarre
January 23, 2012
Jim and family, I send my deepest sympathy to you all today. Kay was a wonderful person, I will cherish her memory and it was a great honor to work with her so many years ago. I will always remember her great smile and how much she cared for family and others.
Mark & Merrideth Frederick
January 22, 2012
To the Kraus family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy with the passing of Kay. We have not been in touch for a few years but we remember her as a warm and loving person. May your fond memories of her time her on Earth help to ease the pain of her loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Rob, DeNita, Nolan & Riley Umland
January 22, 2012
We will miss you so very much Kay. Our family was blessed to have you as our Aunt. You are now one of the brightest lights in the heavens shining over all of our Kraus and Umland families. Uncle Jim, Nick, Tom, Casy, Tim and Kara we love you all and admire the strength you have all shown while caring for Kay and helping her through her struggle. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with all of you.
Ray Vold
January 22, 2012
Jim and family,
I was saddened to hear that Kay passed away. I will remember our time together in Hickory North Carolina. Cherish the memories. May God give you strength during this difficult time
Bob & Carol
January 22, 2012
I will never forget one of the last times we got to spend time with you. You took us out for lunch, then bzck to your house where we watched a movie you just loved---you just filled the room with laughter. The sound of your laughter wil l ALWAYS be with me! I will really miss it! When you would start telling about Mom & family you wouldstart laughing SO hard that even before you were done telling it , you had every one laughing! Love you SO much, Sis! Wish I could've spent more time with you. Jim & sons, spouses, our deepest sympapathy! I will be available for you at any time. Bob, also.. Love & Hugs, Carol & Bob.
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