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Kraus, Francine L. (nee Waltzer), age 74, of Highland Park, beloved wife and best friend for 54 years of Norman Kaus, loving mother of Lori Kraus, Lee (Michelle) Kraus and Lyle (Kim) Kraus, adored nana of Stephanie, Andi, Justin, Briggs, Kaitlin, Jack, Michael, Tessa and Nick, proud great-grandmother of Chloe, cherished sister of Rita Krieger and Harvey (Ruling) Waltzer, treasured friend and was loved by all. Service Friday, 2 p.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Children's Memorial Hospital, Cancer Research, 2300 Children's Plaza, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60614. Info The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Director 847-478-1600.

22 Entries
October 2, 2009
Dear Norm and Family, words cannot express our sorrow. Frannie was such a delight, she will be missed by many, but none so much as her family. Warm thoughts and prayers are sent your way. Dave and Marion Snyder
September 29, 2009
Dear Lori,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Dan Cohn
Stephanie Dishman
September 26, 2009
To Norm & your Family,
I am saddened by Fran's passing. I was a tennis friend and always enjoyed Fran's high energy & fun personality. My prayers are with you...she will be missed-
September 25, 2009
To Lori, Norm, Stefanie, Andi and family,
We are saddened by the loss of your beloved Fran.
Gayle & Randy Felsenthal
Brenda & Phil Ferdman
September 25, 2009
Norm,
Our deepest sympathies.
Kathy Skocz
September 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Norm and the entire Kraus family. Fran was such a fun loving wonderful woman. I will miss her.
Dan Strickland
September 24, 2009
Norm, I am so sorry for you and your familie's loss. You are all in my prayers.
Kelly Tierney
September 24, 2009
Kraus Family~ I am so glad that I had the opportunity to not only get to know Fran, but to love her as well. She became a part of my family and for that I will be enternally grateful. I know how much she loved her family. She was such a wonderful loving woman. My payers and love go out to all of you.
Marion (Joe) Brink
September 24, 2009
Norm: You and your family have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eric Walker
September 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Norm and his entire family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Diego
September 24, 2009
Mr. Norm, sorry to hear about this tragic event. You're a class act all the way and I offer you my deepest sympathies. =dr=
September 24, 2009
So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a vibrant woman and enjoyed life. Our heartfelt sympathies to her family.
Pat & Alan Hoffman
September 24, 2009
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you all in the loss of your mom, nana and especially your best friend and wife. God bless.
September 24, 2009
To the Kraus family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Norm and his entire family. Fran was a wonderful person, and she will be greatly missed by everyone she touched.
Our condolences,
Marti & Jeff Klawitter Sr.
Bloomington, Illinois
September 24, 2009
Dear Lori,
I did not get the pleasure of meeting your mom but I know how much she meant to you. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for your loss.
Love,
KC (Katz)
September 24, 2009
Lori,
I was so sad to hear of the loss of your mom, and pray you find comfort and peace.
Bernie Hirsch
September 24, 2009
Lori,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Debe Welch
Tracy Larson
September 24, 2009
We are truly saddened by the loss of a wonderful and loving woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With love and sympathy,
Tracy and Jerry Larson and Family
Jeff Klawitter
September 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Fran's family and friends. She was a very loving person and will be missed.
With Love,
Jeff W. Klawitter
September 24, 2009
My family and I want to offer our most sincere condolences on the loss of your dear wife Francine. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan and Walter Smolak
Sheilah Schwartzman
September 24, 2009
Mom was a firey, strong-willed fighter who gave this evil disease her best fight - I will miss her... Sheilah
Jaclyn Waltzer
September 24, 2009
I would like very much to console my deepest thoughts and prayers
to my whole family. I love you all, and wish everyone peace and happiness.
Love always
Jaclyn Waltzer
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