Robert E. "Bob" Kraus

Robert E. "Bob" Kraus obituary, Schaumburg, IL

Robert E. "Bob" Kraus

Robert Kraus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services LTD. on Aug. 8, 2023.

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Robert "Bob" E. Kraus, Sr. age 85, of Huntley formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Barbara E. Kraus, nee Watson. Devoted father of Robert (Janet) Kraus, Rich (the late Peggy) Kraus, Susan Kraus, and Randy (Eileen) Kraus. Loving grandfather of Mark (Kari), Kevin (Melissa), Scott (Stacy), Jessica (Sean) and great grandfather of many. Cherished son of the late Edward and Josephine Kraus. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Wednesday from 3 PM to 8 PM at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral prayers Thursday 8:45 AM at the funeral home to St. Hubert Catholic Church, 729 Grand Canyon Street, Hoffman Estates. Mass 9:30 AM. Interment at St. Michael the Archangel, Palatine, IL. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-194.
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