Joseph L Kraus

Joseph Kraus, age 89, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan Kraus nee Hartman. Loving father of Deborah (Dennis) Rhodes and Kimberly (Jeffery) Smith. Cherished grandfather of Erik Rhodes, Jennifer (Chad) Critchfield and Christopher Smith. Dear brother of Bernard Kraus. Joseph was preceded in death by his siblings; Florence Ready, Julie Ray, Margaret Engstrand, James, Peter and Wilfred Kraus. Visitation Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois. Funeral Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church - 12 W 34th Pl, Steger, IL. Interment at Skyline Memorial Park - Monee, IL. Joseph was a U.S. Army Veteran and Retired from Thrall Car with 30 years of service as an electrician. Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com