Born: April 25, 1939 - Deceased: 20230208
JoAnne C. Krause, nee Wuench, 83, of Swansea, IL, born Tuesday, April 25, 1939, in Highland, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
JoAnne dedicated her life to her family and those she loved. She was an especially proud grandma; doting on her grandbabies endlessly. Devotion and selflessness were first among her many attributes, always going out of her way to help others in any way she could. She gave her life to the Lord late in life, but trusted in Him for all things. Her presence will be greatly missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Wesley G. Krause
- Parents: Carl D. and Florence Mayme, nee Schmitt, Wuench
Surviving are her:
- Children:
- Ed Krause of Freeburg, IL
- Deb (Jim) Thompson of Waterloo, IL,
- Their children:
- Zachary
- Anthony “A.J.”
- Allyson
- Madalyn
- Their children:
- Karen (Steve) Dick of Swansea, IL
- Beverly (David) Eckell of O’Fallon, IL
- Their children:
- Cameron (fiancé, Sydney Lombardi)
- Benjamin
- Their children:
- Sisters:
- Carol Rives of Greenville, IL
- Niece: Diana Sugg
- Dorris Meisenheimer of Bethalto, IL
- Nieces
- Christy Pirok
- Cathy Lievers.
- Nieces
- Carol Rives of Greenville, IL
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Donor’s Choice.
Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 – 11:00 am, Monday, February 13, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 13, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Mike May officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Lebanon, IL.
5 Comments
Dear Krause family, we are so sorry for your loss of a loving mother and grandmother. Jo Anne was a very precious friend to us. She went to the ,retirement home, church and VIP group with us and made many friends. Most of all she met Jesus as her Lord. Now she is home with Jesus her Lord Heaven has a beautiful lover of Jesus now.
Sincere sympathy to to Joanne’s family. Our mothers were first cousins. Judy Astrauskas
May God bless you during this heart aching time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken Wyatt
Our deepest condolences and strongest feelings of empathy during this time. She was always very sweet when we got to see her, and she will be greatly missed. Sending you our love and prayers.
Colleen, Alena, Elijah, and Nathaniel
Ed and family, I am so sorry to see that your mother had passed away. Father God, be with this family as they mourn.