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Doris Kraus Obituary
Doris J. Kraus, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Bridge Hospice and Care Center.
She was born Aug. 27, 1939, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Henry and Lucy (Whitaker) Hackworth and they are both deceased. She was married to David Kraus and he preceded her in death Dec. 4, 2013.
Many people enjoyed wonderful meals at the Rose Villa restaurant, which Doris and her husband owned for 15 years. She was also a realtor. She loved going to auctions and flea markets, but most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.
Doris is survived by her sons, David (Cindy) Kraus, Steven (Debbie) Kraus, and Gregory (Renee) Kraus, all of Findlay; daughter, Lucy Kraus of Denver, Colorado; beloved grandchildren, Zack (Megan) Kraus, Luke (Madeleine) Kraus, Haven Zink, Haze Kraus, Katelyn (Dr. Rishabh) Jain, Jacob Kraus, Wieler May, and Eric (Becky) May; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, William "Brother" Florence Hackworth, Oakie Mae Shell, and Henry (Edith) Hackworth.
She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Judy Watson, Bob Hackworth, Ann "Buck" (Bill) Harmon, Allene (Don) Buess, Josephine Spradlin, and Russell "Red" (Barb) Hackworth.
Visitation will be 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Doris's name may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, 480 W. Dussel Dr., Suite 150, Maumee, Ohio, 43537.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.
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Anne Zoll-Velasquez
April 13, 2023
My deepest sympathy to you all! Your mom was one of the greatest! Very sweet! I remember we lived behind each other, y´all on Lesa and us Zolls on Cynthia ct. many memories. May your mom, Doris, rest in peace. Please know I will be praying for all of you on Sat the 15th. God Bless.
Kenneth Ray Watkins
April 13, 2023
RIP aunt Doris
Robie and Betty Prater
April 12, 2023
I am writing to express to you our sympathy as you cope with the passing of your loved one. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family during this most trying of times. Our deepest sympathies are with you and if there is anything we can do to help, do not hesitate to let us know.
Tamara Foster
April 11, 2023
Aunt Doris, you will be missed. I thought of you often and kept you in my prayers. My heart goes out to the family during this very sad time. - Tamara Watkins Foster
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