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Donald Krause Obituary

Krause, Donald "Donny" B. beloved husband of Patricia (nee Reape), loving father of Don and Nora Krause, dear Son of Ella and the late Bernard Krause, loving brother of Katie (late Jim) Buick, Nancy (Rick) Nowak, and the late Ken Krause, son-in-law of Helen and the late Jack Reape, brother-in-law of Kaye (Jim) Kearin, John (Denise) Reape, Bart (Peggy) Reape, Ellen (Mike) Malone, and Maureen (Greg) Mis, kind uncle to many nieces and nephews and he will be greatly missed. Funeral Monday, at 9:15 a.m. from Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem), to St. Jane de Chantal Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donald was a Staff Accountant for 30 years at Continental Grain Co. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For information 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 9, 2009.

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Paul Beckberger

November 12, 2009

Mrs. Krause & Family,

My deepest sympathy on your loss of Don. I too was a member of the CGC ’71 club and missed working with Don after my relocation to California. He was a good friend and always wore his winning smile. I will remember him fondly.

God Bless You and Your Family

Joan Carlson

August 21, 2009

Dear Pat and Family,
My deepest sympathy on your family's loss. As you may remember I worked with Don for many years at Allied Mills/Continental Grain. Don was a great guy and loved his family very much. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you , Don and Nora. Sincerely, Joan & Glenn Carlson

Janet Schleeter

August 13, 2009

My condolences to the Krause family. I, too, was part of the Continental Grain family and saw Don often. He was always so pleasant and easy to get along with. He was blessed in having a loving family and many friends.

August 13, 2009

Dear Loved Ones and Friends of Don - I too worked with Don at Continental. I remember Don always had a ready smile and a cheerful countenance. My sympathy and condolences for your very great loss. Steve Johnson

Mark DeMarte

August 13, 2009

Mrs. Krause, my sincerest condolences on the loss of Don. I worked at Continental with Don for many years and always will remember how pleasant and approachable Don could be. No matter how busy his day was, he always found time to help me when I needed it. May God bess him and welcome him with open arms.

Art Johansen

August 13, 2009

During my years at Continental Grain I always found Don to be a diligent and cheerful co-worker. I retain found memories of working with him.

August 11, 2009

Dear Krause Family, Our condolences to you on Don's passing. We worked with Don at Continental Grain, and always appreciated his attitude and friendship. May you find peace in knowing that others are sharing your loss.

Sida and Roger Bys

Barbara White

August 10, 2009

Mrs. Krause & Family

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. Don and I worked together at Continental Grain and my memory of him was always one who was pleasantly surprised about the little things in life and also how much he truly loved his family. He was always ready to show the latest pictures of Don and Nora.

May God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Joan Carlson

August 10, 2009

will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Don and Nora.
Sincerely,
Joan & Glenn Carlson

August 10, 2009

Mrs. Krause, Don and Nora,

Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. Keep all the memories of him close to your heart always - his memories will never leave your hearts. God bless and comfort you in your loss.

Dan, Maureen and Hugh Cahill

August 10, 2009

Dearest Patti, we were so sorry to hear about Don. We always thought of him as a sweet person, I am sure he will be missed greatly by you and the children. May God grant you peace in your sorrow.
Bob and Jackie Marassa, Tinley Park IL

Dave Losoya

August 10, 2009

Don Rest in peace my freind, i'll take care of your old buick. im just a freind from Roger's Bar.

Traci Jones

August 9, 2009

Dear Patti,Don,and Nora,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.

Love, The Jones Family

Corinne Kruse

August 9, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

THE CLARKS

August 9, 2009

Dear Patti and Family:
Our sincere condolences on his passing. He told us he loved his family very much. He is in a better place and we will all see him again in heaven.

WE WILL MISS YOU ALOT DON

August 9, 2009

Barbara Becker

August 9, 2009

Dear Krause Family. Please accept my sincerest condolences on you loss. Don and I worked at Contl, Grain for many years -- both members of the '71 club when we started. I remember him as a great guy who always brought a wonderful temperament to his work.

Pat Wallow

August 9, 2009

Dear Patti and Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
God bless,
Tom and Pat Wallow(Maryellen Lenarts, Mother-in-law)

Jeff Sabella

August 9, 2009

Dear Patti & Family, Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of Donny. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you

joe eckert

August 9, 2009

Patti and family, Don was a part of my life growing up. I had a lot of good memories with your family. The good Lord took Don to soon. He will always have a place in my life. May God help you in your time of need.....Joe Eckert

August 9, 2009

Our dear friend Patti and family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you
at this time of sorrow. We will always
have fond memories of Donny.

Love Linda and Russ Martin

Rich & MaryEllen Lenart

August 9, 2009

Dear Patti & Family,

We are so very sorry. Donny fought so hard. He was so brave and you showed such love and courage helping him through the hardest battle of his life. Donny was such a great father and amazing man who touched the lives of many. Everyone who knew him will miss him.

Sending you much love during these difficult times old friend please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

With love from your Friends.

MaryEllen Sabella-Lenart

August 9, 2009

Patti & Family we are so sorry to hear about Don and offer our deepest condolences during this difficult time. If there is anything you need or we can do, please let us know.

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

August 9, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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