Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Lorraine Kruse
Sep 13th, 1934 - Dec 13th, 2022Lorraine Clara Kruse, age 88, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 13, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
She was born September 13, 1934, in Cook County, the daughter of Walter Joseph and Loretta (Gaul) Szczepanski. She was united in marriage to Robert Francis Kruse on May 4, 1957, in Chicago, and together they shared 53 wedding anniversaries until his death April 24, 2011.
Lorraine took pride in keeping her home immaculate. She enjoyed video games, word searches, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by a daughter: Karen L. Kruse (Mark Stampfl) of Schaumburg; a son: Robert W. (Susan) Kruse of Duluth, Minnesota; 2 grandsons: Robert D. (Kim) Kruse of Sykesville, Maryland, and James C. (LiLiana) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a brother: LeRoy (Donna) Michalak of Joliet; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; stepfather: Walter Michalak; and 2 brothers: Walter J. (Dolores) Szczepanski and Robert J. (Geri) Szczepanski.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Father Charles Anyaoku and Randy Wells officiating. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Effingham. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday evening, December 19, with a Rosary service to begin at 7 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to the Chicago Fire Department Gold Badge Society and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com