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Patricia Jane Krause
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Patricia was born on August 21st, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Dorothy "Oldham" Smith and Gordon R. Smith who preceded her in death. Devoted wife for 57 years to Edward O. Krause and beloved mother to Michael Krause, Julie Renzi, Patrick (Tiffany) Krause. Caring grandmother to Anthony, Hannah, Ben, Bella, Matthew, Maggie, and Great-grandmother to Lillian. Treasured sister to Dorothy Drew (Robert) Pandel, Marianne Ebert, Kathleen (Kurt) Peterson, Martha (Mark) Ruban, and Carolyn (Christopher) Sterling. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be held privately for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Patricia's name can be made to The Special Olympics and Misericordia.
A special thanks to the nurses and physicians at Saint Joseph Hospital and Lightways Hospice Group for all their compassion.
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Wendy gardner
August 6, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Pat was a wonderful person. I'm going to miss her very much. God bless her family. And God bless Pat
Sandy Anderson
August 2, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael CREAN
July 31, 2024
Patty always had a smile and warm welcome every time I saw her over the years. A kind and gentle lady. She will be missed greatly.
Donna Bayes
July 29, 2024
Pat and her family were an extension of our family growing up. She was best friend to my sister Judy. She was a wonderful friend to us all.
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Azubike Okoro
July 29, 2024
She was highly spoken of and so dearly loved by her sister Marianne who happens to be the best friend I've had. Emmerson; Marianne's granddaughter has fond memories of her because of how loving and kind she was. We're going to so greatly miss her.
Sr. Rosemary/Fr. Jack & Residents of Misericordia
July 28, 2024
Our sympathy and special prayers for Mrs. Krause and all her family and friends.
Kim Straatman
July 28, 2024
My family would always go camping with her family. We all had a good time.Her kids and the Marshall grandkids grew up together.
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