Joan M. Krause

WSJ – Friday – 5/26/17 Photo Krause, Joan M. MADISON- Joan Mary Krause, age 77, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, after an extended battle with COPD. She was born on Oct. 12, 1939, in Madison, the daughter of Joseph and Pearl Affholder. Joan graduated from East High School in 1957. She married Donald D. Krause on June 27, 1959. They were committed to each other for 57 years. Joan was grateful for her family’s loyal care throughout her illness. She was a devout Catholic her entire life. Joan was dedicated to Our Blessed Mother and the Rosary. She was generous and charitable to all. Joan loved cooking and spending time with the family, especially “the little ones.” Many fun times were shared with friends and family around the Euchre table with laughter and beer. Joan enjoyed watching football and March Madness basketball. She is survived by her husband, Donald D. Krause; children, Cheryl Wuestenhagen of Albuquerque, N.M., Kathy (Ray) Robinson of Madison, Pam (Dave) Mousley of Madison, Lori (Doug) Galles of Stoughton, Donald D. (Kim) Krause II of Madison and Kari (Scott) Edwards of South Beloit, Ill.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a brother, James (Mary) Affholder of Webster Grove, Mo. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Pearl Affholder; and her sister, Sister Ruth “Audrey” Affholder. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017.  Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.  Memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. You’ve gone Home, you’ll be missed, a toast for you, “One For the Ditch.” Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.