Glora Kraus

Glora Mae Kraus, 90, of the township of Maplehurst, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at her home under the care of her family and Hope Hospice.

A funeral service for Glora took place at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at 11 a.m., Pastor Richard Russow presided. Burial followed at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation took place at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.

Glora was born in Plainfield on Sept.

27, 1931, to Earl and Marie (Kaatz) Ames. She later moved to Ogema. She married Marlin E. Kraus on Oct. 15, 1949, in Ogema; he preceded her in death on April 4, 2011. She was a farmer and homemaker in the town of Deer Creek for most of her life. She also owned and operated Kraus Trucking with her husband. She was secretary/treasurer for the Spirit Lake Improvement Lake Association for 12 years. She was also a volunteer for the Heart Association.

Glora enjoyed crafting, watching the Brewers, birdwatching, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Glora is survived by her children: Donald (Diana) Kraus of Battle Creek, Mich., Peggy (Ralph) Rindt of Gilman and Nancy (Ed Motel) Dick of Medford; grandchildren: Shelby (Ryan) Couillard, Luke (LeAnn) Rindt and John Rindt; great-grandchildren: Jacob and Bradley Couillard; step-grandchildren: Heidi, Larry and Andrew; step-greatgrandchildren: Tyler and Jacob; brother, David Ames; sister, Arnis Sorenson; and sister-in-law, Esther Kraus. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Glora was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant daughters: Patty and Gail; siblings: Ione, Donald, Eleanor, Lawrence, Douglas, June, Mary, Arnold, Daniel and Dewey; parents-in-law, Joe and Clara Kraus; brothers-in-law: Gerald and Ronald Kraus.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www. hemerfuneralservice.com.

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