Glora Mae (Ames) Kraus

Glora Mae Kraus, 90, of the township of Maplehurst, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home under the care of her family and Hope Hospice.

A funeral service for Glora will take place at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Richard Russow officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

Glora was born in Plainfield on September 27, 1931 to Earl and Marie (Kaatz) Ames. She later moved to Ogema. She married Marlin E. Kraus on October 15, 1949 in Ogema, WI; he preceded her in death on April 4, 2011. She was a farmer and homemaker in the town of Deer Creek for most of her life. She also owned and operated Kraus Trucking with her husband. She was secretary/treasurer for the Spirit Lake Improvement Lake Association for 12 years. She was also a volunteer for the Heart Association.

Glora enjoyed crafting, watching the Brewers, birdwatching, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Glora is survived by her children, Donald (Diana) Kraus of Battle Creek, MI, Peggy (Ralph) Rindt of Gilman, and Nancy (Ed Motel) Dick of Medford; grandchildren, Shelby (Ryan) Couillard, Luke (LeAnn) Rindt, and John Rindt; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Bradley Couillard; step-grandchildren, Heidi, Larry, and Andrew; step-great-grandchildren, Tyler and Jacob; Brother, David Ames; sister, Arnis Sorenson; sister-in-law, Esther Kraus. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

Glora is preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant daughters, Patty and Gail; siblings, Ione, Donald, Eleanor, Lawrence, Douglas, June, Mary, Arnold, Daniel, and Dewey; parents-in-law, Joe and Clara Kraus; brothers-in-law, Gerald and Ronald Kraus.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

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