Ida M. Krause

July 14, 1936 - February 2, 2015

Ida M. Krause, 78, of Harvard, IL, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 while in the company of family members, at her home. She was born in Chicago, IL on July 14, 1936, a daughter of the late Ernst and Isabella (Cunig) Heide. She was a graduate of Palatine High School, where she was a cheerleader. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. An avid Bears fan, she would spend time bird watching, listening to classical music, reading books and doing crossword puzzles. She was a great supporter of all veterans. She was married to Paul Krause on July 3, 1955 in Chicago and he died November 7, 2011. Ida is survived by four daughters, Bethann Krause, of Alden, IL; Janice (Dave) Jaros, of Shirland, IL; Kathy (Aaron) Schroeder, of Alden, IL; Joanne Krause, of Hebron, IL; a son,Roy Krause, of Alden, IL; 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a brother, Ernest Heide, of Cary, IL. She was preceded by a daughter Paula Peterson, a son Robert B. Krause, two sisters Nancy Wiggins and Theo Heide, two brothers Bob Heide and Don Oeflein Memorial visitation will be from 11 am Friday February 6, 2015 until the memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 9625 Main St. Hebron, IL. Rev. Gary Sisk will officiate