John Joseph Kraus Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Joseph Kraus of Mount Carroll, Illinois, born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, who passed away on March 21, 2021 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Joseph Kraus to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin W. and Winifred; his parents-in-law, Emil and Bernice Fick; his sister-in-law Patricia O'Gorman-Fick; and his stepson Gary Kerschke.
He is survived by: his wife Jacqueline; his brother Edwin M. Kraus (Sheila) of Ulster, PA; his brother-in-law Butch Fick of Conroe, TX; his children, John C. Kraus (Martha) of Wrentham, MA and Karin A. Kraus of Gilbert, AZ; his stepdaughters, Gail B. Kerschke of Batavia, IL and Gina J. Wisdom (Dan) of Sycamore, IL.; and his grandchildren, Gary Kerschke, Chad Kerschke, Taryn Longinott (Christopher), Colin Kraus, Nicole Wisdom and Lauren Wisdom. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 216, Lena, IL 61048 would be appreciated.
