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Kurt Krause Obituary

KURT E. KRAUSE Hammond, Indiana Age 82, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2006. He is survived by 7 children, Kurt (Ann) Krause of Fitzgerald, GA, James (Tina) Krause of Valparaiso, IN, Marilyn (Bill) Fockele of Lexington, KY, Judith (Don) Day of Hammond, David (Rose) Krause of Hammond, Deborah (Kevin) Trader of Hammond, Christine (Rudy) Greenleaf of Hobart, IN; 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Esther, son, Bruce, parents, Fred and Anna Krause, 2 brothers, Fred and Otto Krause, and 2 sisters, Emma Bassett and Elsie Zwoll. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at 10 a.m. from LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN, with Dr. Bassam Abdullah officiating. Burial, Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Kurt was a lifetime resident of this area, a 1942 graduate of Hammond Tech High School, a retired custodial engineer from the School City of Hammond, an Army Veteran of WWII, and was a member of the former St. John Lutheran Church of Hammond, IN, and American Legion General John Pershing Post #428 of Hammond, IN. For information, call LaHayne Funeral Home at 219-845-3600.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2006.

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Kurt Eric Krause

December 20, 2020

"The look on Grandpa's face as I smoked the brakes to avoid an accident on the way to my Father's wedding will forever be burned into my memory. The spirituality we shared at that moment remains with me, as does the spirit of Grandpa."

Johnny newsome

December 20, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about your loss.

Marlene Parks

December 20, 2006

Kurt and family sorry to hear about your father My prayers are with yu. God will give you peace Rickey and Marlene Joe

Louise McCraney

December 19, 2006

Kurt and Ann,
My thoughts, love and prayers are with you. May God hold you as you go through this difficult time.

love,
Louise

Billy Fountain

December 19, 2006

kurt and ann, sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

love,
Billy

Tracy Levin

December 19, 2006

David, sorry to hear about your loss.

Deborah Schulz

December 19, 2006

Kurt and Ann,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Rest in the knowledge that he is now smiling down on you from heaven.
Love,
Debbie and Tony

Lee Fountain

December 19, 2006

our thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow, Lonnie, Lee, Andrew and Tim Fountain

MARSHA FOUNTAIN

December 18, 2006

DEAR KURT, Marilyn, AND FAMILY OUR LOVE AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. POPS WILL BE MISSED. LOVE YOU.
MARSHA, GANT AND BRENDON

Mary Schmidt

December 18, 2006

Debbie, my Dear friend,

You and you family are in my prayers. God will help you through this time of sorrow.

Love, Mary

Jeanelle Trader (Kowalski)

December 18, 2006

David,my thoughts & prayers go out to you & all your family.

Jennie DiNovo

December 17, 2006

Chris & Rudy & Family I am sorry to here about your lost,my prayers are with you right now.
Jennie

Mary Anne & Elden LaHayne

December 18, 2006

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