Joan Kraus Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan Kraus of Monticello, Iowa, who passed away on December 12, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Kraus to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Victor Kraus and Janice Kraus (Staner); her brothers, Dan and Steve Kraus; her in-laws, Vern Vacek and Greg Carl; her niece Megan Klaus; and her great-niece Hannah First.
She is survived by: her siblings, Mike Kraus (Em) of Monticello, Dave Kraus (Sue) of Cascade, Martha Schwendinger (Dean) of Monticello, Jim Kraus of Monticello, Julie Vacek of Monticello, Tony Kraus (Marsha) of Monticello, Bob Kraus of Cedar Rapids, Bill Kraus (Kathy) of Hopkinton, Jayne Tuetken (Joe) of Monticello, John Kraus (Julie) of Cedar Rapids, Mark Kraus (Pam) of Mount Vernon, Teresa Cox (Dan) of Mount Vernon and Ted Kraus (Sarah) of Monticello; her sisters-in-law, Becky Kraus of Monticello and Darcy Kraus of Monticello; and her godchildren, Rachel Steger of Monticello, Brandon Kraus of Monticello, Sarah Lagunes of Monticello and Ryan Cox of Cedar Rapids.
A graveside service was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. A celebration of life was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Eagles Club (102 Lindner Ct, Monticello, IA 52310).
The family requests no flowers. Please direct memorials to the family so they may donate to caretakers or the Alzheimers Association of America.
