In loving memory of

Shirley Landers Krauss
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969

Shirley Landers Krauss
86, of Indianapolis died Friday, Jul. 25.
The daughter of Shirley M. and Howe Stone Landers, Shirley was born in Indianapolis on Jan. 13, 1922 and lived here most of her life.
She is survived by her husband, George Howard Krauss, Jr. and her sons, G. Howard Krauss III (Margaret Sheridan-Bannister) and John L. Krauss, all of Indianapolis.
Shirley graduated from Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Mass., and attended Bennett Junior College in Millbrook, N.Y. and Indiana University, Bloomington.
While she was in college, her family moved to New Jersey, where she met and fell in love with G. Howard Krauss, Jr. They were married in Glen Ridge on Dec. 23, 1942.
The Krauss? made their home in Cornwall and Litchfield, Conn. for many years and moved to Indianapolis in 1960.
?Our sons were her pride and joy,? said her husband, ?and their education was her first priority. Shirley did everything for those boys.?
For 47 years, the Krauss? lived in the Brendonwood neighborhood, where Shirley was a member and past president of both the Brendonwood Garden Club and the Brendonwood Golf Group.
?She was only about five feet tall,? said her husband. ?But she could really hit that golf ball. I could hit it too, but mine always ended up on the wrong fairway.?
Shirley was also a life member of the Junior League of Indianapolis, a 65-year member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jul. 28 at Church of the Nativity, 7900 Lantern Rd., Indianapolis, with visitation one hour prior. Private burial will be at a later date at Crown Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Nativity. Arrangements and care entrusted to Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel

Tributes

Richard & Helen Muir wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Deepest sympathy for the Krauss Family"

Frederick Seitz wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Howard and Family,I am sorry that I was unable to attend the visitation, but wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts. I wish comfort and peace for you at this time of sorrow. With our families leaving their long time homes in Brendonwood last year, and the passing of Allen Jones earlier this year, that particular generation of Brendonwood residents has now, almost, receded into history. You have my deepest sympathy on Shirley's passing, please accept my condolences on your loss. I imagine Shirley and my motner together right now, working on a lovely flower arrangement. Brendonwood will never be the same.Kindest regards,Frederick Seitz"

Central Indiana Land Trust wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Our deepest condolences to the Krauss family. Shirley must have been a very special lady."

Barbara Vandersall wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"It was a very new and short friendship with Shirley; my new Kappa friend and her dear care giving husband, Howard. But I will always remember her sweet smile, her long golden hair and her love for chocolate. Good-bye Shirley and peace be with you, Lovingly, Barbara"

Randy Jr & Rita Krauss wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Uncle Howard, John, Howard and Margaret,Our hearts and prayers are with you. We know it must have been difficult watching Aunt Shirley suffer and now coming to terms with her passing. Thank you all for the beautiful obituary and sharing many facts we did not know about our Aunt. She certainly was an incredible lady. We hope and pray that knowing she is in a better place will and is giving you all some comfort at this time.Love Randy & Rita"