Barb Kruse Obituary (1938 - 2010)

Barb Kruse, 72, of Pana died Friday, October 8, 2010 in Heritage Manor-Pana. She was born May 7, 1938 in Pana, IL, the daughter of Roy Flossie Mae Sanders Stanton. A graduate of Pana High School, she had lived her entire life in Pana. Barb was a homemaker, but had worked for Pana School District in the kitchen and had also worked at Heritage Manor, Mallory's and Pana Creamery. She was a member of Pana Christian Church. Barb and Raymond L. Kruse were married on December 16, 1961. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1990. She is survived by their children: Steve Kruse wife Aundrea, Quincy, IL; and Debbie Winter husband Bill, Tower Hill, IL; 7 grandchildren: Tyler, Anthony, Ethan, Jeremy, Jeremy, Jamie Scott; and by 1 great grandchild: Zakk. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: June Raetz and Lois Durbin; and a brother Roy in infancy. Funeral Information Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2010 in Pana Christian Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Joe Mollet officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Pana. Friends may call Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at Pana Christian Church.