OBITUARY: Carol Kruse
Carol Diane Kruse, born September 25, 1934 in Chcago, Ill., passed away on August 19, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents George and Betty aylor; her brother, Douglas Taylor; and her son David Kruse.
A friend of Bill W. for 51 years, she is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Kruse to whom she was married for 56 years; her children Michael Aerts and Stephen Aerts (Kimberley); her sister Judy Lynn Hoppe; stepchildren Linda Haney (Dennis) and Lori Kruse; grandchildren Veronica Devereaux (Eric), Katie Rizvi (Sami) Megan Henkels (Phil), Matt Aerts, and Joe Wolff; great-grandchildren Molly, Thomas, Gavin, Sophie, Mae, Maddy, David and Paige; and many nieces and nephews.
Carol was an active volunteer for many years in both Sarasota and Boca Grande in the Community Center and church. She turned down several awards for her work as a volunteer since accepting them would have interfered with traditions she held dear.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic church, 10307 Dundee Rd. in Huntley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Madison, 2716 Marshall Court, Madison, WI 53705.
