Kenneth E. Krause

Kenneth Edward Krause, 87, of Easton, passed away at Mason City Area Nursing Home at 9:35 a.m., on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Ken was born May 23, 1938, at home near Kilbourne, Illinois, to Julius and Daisy (Devermann) Krause. He married Brenda Blakeley on June 24, 1967, at Havana First Baptist Church. Ken is survived by his wife Brenda, of Easton; daughter Kristine (Bob) Young, of Easton; two grandchildren - Reid Young, of Gainesville, Florida and Emerson Young, of Springfield, Georgia, as well as his brother, Ronald Krause of Easton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ken was a well-known local builder who spent his life doing what he loved - building and remodeling homes. In retirement Ken spent many hours working in his shop and caring for his prized yard. Ken loved international travel and visited over 60 countries on six continents. Ken served for many years and capacities on the Easton and Illini Central Boards of Education as well as the Illini Central School Foundation scholarship committee. He also served in the Illinois Air National Guard and was a member of the Irrigated Growers and Mason County Farm Bureau. Ken attended church services at Easton United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., also at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana with Rev. Dawn Beavan officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Illini Central School Foundation, Easton United Methodist Church, or the Mason City Area Nursing Home Activity Fund. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.