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Audrey Krause Obituary
SALAMANCA - Mrs. Audrey Bishop Krause, 91, of Salamanca, died peacefully at home Saturday (March 5, 2022).
Born May 8, 1930, in Salamanca, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Helen Schons Bishop. She was married Jan. 1, 1951, to Mr. Clarence "Cy" Krause, who predeceased her on April 9, 2004.
She was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1947, and earned her associate degree in nursing from Jamestown Community College, in 1981.
Audrey had been employed at the former St. Francis Hospital as a registered nurse in the maternity ward. She assisted in delivering several local children during her time there.
She was a member of the former Alliance Community Church, where she served as treasurer for several years; the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Hughes Skiba Post No. 535; the Euterpian Club; and participated in the Cantata Choir.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed word games, especially crossword puzzles, knitting, crocheting and cross stitch. She loved her cats, travelling, and listening to music, especially her grandchildren's music.
Surviving are four daughters, Debbie Nelsen of Rochester, Sandy (Don Jr.) Scharf of Ellicottville, Audrey Jeanne (Bill) Krause of Tucson, Ariz. and Joyce (Tony) Bergstrom of Salamanca; eight grandchildren, Danielle (George) Lorenzo of Rochester, Colin (Laura) Scharf of Minnesota, Lauren Scharf of Jamestown, Bryan (Renee) Scharf of Ellicottville, Courtney Bergstrom of Salamanca, Brent Bergstrom of West Seneca, and Denelle Megariz and Danielle Megariz, both of Tucson; 10 great-grandchildren, Ella Lorenzo, Aniken Lorenzo, Braeden Kyler, Korah Scharf, Mirah Scharf, Korbin Scharf, Natalie Gamble, Aliza Gamble, Annabella Mims and Layla Mims; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Tamara Silverman; three sisters, Geneva Zimmerman, Elaine Armstrong and Edna Fay Bishop; and a brother, Kyrol Higbee.
There will be no visitation.
A memorial service will be held in the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, with Rev. Terry Davis officiating, at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Salamanca.
E-condolences can be sent to [email protected].
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Elaine Cherry DeGiglio
March 11, 2022
I knew your mom and dad from the Alliance Church on Riverstreet. I loved both of them. Such wonderful people. Sending you love and prayers for comfort.
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