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Nicholas Krus Obituary
WASHINGTON - Nicholas M. "Nick" Krus, 27, of Washington, formerly of Germantown Hills, passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, in Mine LaMotte, Mo.
He was born on July 4, 1980, in Peoria to Ronnie L. and Tonya A. Brummitt Krus.
He is survived by his parents of Germantown Hills. He is also survived by two sisters, Kasey Krus and Haley Krus, both of Germantown Hills; his grandmother, Barbara Brummitt, one great-grandmother, Francee Brummitt, both of East Peoria; aunts and uncles, Bill and Diane Brummitt and Jim and Rebecca Brummitt, all of East Peoria, Brian and Cheryl Brummitt of Pekin, Jennifer and Tim Defebagh of Mackinaw, Carol Krus of Peoria, Matt Ward of Iowa and Kelly Watson of Bartonville; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by Lynn A. Ward; his grandparents, Don and Sandra Ward and Vera and Max Krus; grandfather, William F. Brummitt; and uncle, Wayne Krus.
A 1999 graduate of Metamora High School, he worked for the Peoria Post Office, Mitsubishi Motors in Bloomington, Ill., and last worked as a welder at Caterpillar Tractor Inc., working in Building LL in East Peoria.
He was baptized Catholic.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel. Cremation rites will then be accorded. Memorial services will then be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Eckhardt officiating. Burial of ashes will follow in Roberts Cemetery in Morton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Nicholas Krus memorial fund established at any CEFCU.
To send online condolences, please visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Erin White
September 8, 2007
To the Krus Family: We just found out about the loss of Nick. We send our sincerest sympathies in this difficult time. Kasey, we wish we could come and give you a hug. There are a million things I could say, we just suffered the loss of our father Kurt, but the thing that is most important is to cherish your memories and take it one day at a time. Bless you all and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love- Erin White (Deatherage)and Stacy Deatherage
Judy (Corbett) Sharp
September 7, 2007
Ronnie, Tonya and entire family - my thoughts and prayers remain with you. With deepest sympathy...
Jenna, Jeri, Mary & Pam
September 6, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Illinois Welding School
September 6, 2007
To the family of Nick Krus,
Everyone at Illinois Welding School would like to express our sympathies.
Shane Dixon
September 6, 2007
I'm so sorry.
Ky Tran
September 6, 2007
To the Krus family:
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Nick was a very good friend. I think back of all the good times we had. He will always be remembered.
Janet Durst
September 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Niccole Maloney
September 5, 2007
Nick could always make people laugh! He will be greatly missed.
Kiley Watson
September 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Nicolas was my cousin, and I will miss him so much.
*Kiley
KERRI BRUMMITT SCHAEFER
September 5, 2007
I AM THINKING OF ALL OF YOU. HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL. I CAN NOT IMAGINE WHAT YOU GUYS ARE GOING THROUGH. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS. LOVE ALWAYS
Marcy Debis
September 5, 2007
To Ronnie, This is Marcy & Steve Debis. We are so sorry to hear about Nick, I wish there was something we could do for your family. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you all.
Jake Coyle
September 5, 2007
Some people are so afraid to die that they never begin to live. This wasn't the case with Nick. He knew what was out there and he loved every minute of it. He will definitely be missed but certainly not forgotten. My sympathy goes out to Kasey and the rest of the fam.
Tony Passolano
September 5, 2007
Those We Love Remain Part of Us "Our loved ones leave the world, but never our hearts."
Gay Lynne Brinkley
September 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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