Carolyn Marie Kraus passed away Dec 17, 2024 at Family Partners Home in Manchester, MO. She was a retired Banking Vice President for Gravois/US Bank, and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and diligent servant to her church & community.
Carolyn was born on June 13, 1943 in St. Louis and was the beloved daughter of the late Ruth-Marie (Keller) & Walter Stuckmeyer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years of marriage, Carl H. Kraus, and survived by two sons Keith (Mary Beth) Kraus of Chesterfield and Kregg (Angie) Kraus of Holly Hills; preceded by brother Walter (Hermetta) Stuckmeyer, survived by Sister Verna (Norman) Gillmann, and Brother Ralph (Jean) Stuckmeyer; Survived by three wonderful grandchildren that she loved more than life its self: Connor, Spencer, and Olivia Kraus; and preceded by her favorite companion Koji (Dog).
On Saturday Dec 21, 2024 a Visitation (11:30-1:00PM) and Funeral Service (1:00PM) will be held at St Luke’s United Church of Christ in Imperial, MO. A burial will be held immediately following at the Burgess Cemetery (adjacent to the Church grounds). Memorials may be made to St. Lukes United Church of Christ, Alzheimer’s Association act.alz.org, or to the charity of donor’s Choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home in South St. Louis County.
I will always love you mom ❤️
I will always fondly remember working with Carolyn back in our pre-US Bank Mercantile days in the Ops Center, downtown St Louis. She was a wonderful person who always had a kind word and good sense of humor. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
I got to know Carolyn well when she and her sister Vernie would bring their dad to the Stuckmeyer reunions. Then I married her cousin Dave.
Carolyn was one of the sweetest people I knew, always smiling and showering people with her love. I was blessed to have her in my life.
Carolyn, say hi to Dave and rest in peace.
We kept in touch thru the class reunion committee and then our monthly lunches generally at the Local House restaurant. Carolyn ALWAYS was smiling and laughing
and relating her experiences with her granchildren whom she was so so so proud.
Our LHS class is now smaller by one very
Beautiful soul!
Aunt Carolyn helped me get my first job at Gravois bank. To her credit, it took a lot more courage and faith to pull off this act of generosity than most people realize.
I will miss aunt Carolyn until we meet again in the presence of our Lord.
Love,
Michael
A Unique and lively cousin that I enjoyed.