In loving memory of

Dorothy Marie Kruse
March 15, 1922 - January 26, 2014

MADISON - Dorothy M. Kruse, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1922 to George and Reba Evans. She devoted her life to children and caring for others. Many lives were touched by Dorothy in so many ways. She was the Matriarch of the family and held the role very humbly. Caring, loving, kind and strong are just a few words that describe the very heart and soul of Dorothy. She is survived by her Daughter, Kathleen (Tom) Lauber; her grandchildren: Kim Schmitt, Karri Hubanks, Kris Werner, Korinne (Jason) Kelley, Katrice McKernan, and Cindy Lauber; her great-grandchildren: Nikita (Ben) Sessler, Cory and Samantha Werner, Shani Russell, Breanna and Sam Hubanks, Lyndsie Kahl, Dahlton and Lawson Kelley, Shelby and Casey McKernan, and Tianna Lauber. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Kenneth Kruse, her son, Bill Kruse, and her daughter Sharon Kruse. A memorial service will be held at the CRESS CENTER, 6021 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705 on Wednesday, February 5th with visitation starting at 10:00 am and a service at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711.

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Dawn & Curtis Hagens wrote on Feb 8, 2014:

"I am so sad to just learn of Dorothy's passing. My son and I were regular Saturday Meals on Wheels volunteers and when she was "Cancel until further notice" on the schedule, we held hope she was temporarily sick. Today when her name was not on the schedule at all my heart sank. Then I located her obituary. She was a true "light" on our route and a reason we stayed involved. We always spent time visiting with her, she asking about us and also telling us all about her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, friends, kids she babysat that are now all grown up with their own families; always had plenty of pictures to share and stories to tell. She always looked forward to our visits but I'm sure we looked forward to them even more. We missed delivering one time and the next time we showed up she said, "I missed you the last time...I got all gussied up and it was someone else." :) To even have known her and visited with her just every other Saturday was a blessing and I'm saddened but also extremely honored to have met such a beautiful soul. We'll be thinking of all of Dorothy's family and your loss. "

Dawn M. Olson wrote on Jan 30, 2014:

"Dorothy was a wonderful person, I grew down the street from Ken and Dorothy. I glad that My mom and I were able to spend time with Dorothy this past summer;we took her to Perkins and out for rides which she enjoyed. My condolences to the family."