Arthur D. Krause, Sr.

Arthur D. Krause, Sr., age 90, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Krause, nee Lichneckert (1999). Loving mother of Arthur Jr. (Ana) Krause, Gail Butler and Karen Essenburg. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Ryan (Madison), Trevor, Haley, Isabella, Cody, Emily and the late Kyle. Dearest great-grandfather of Aubrey and Stella. Preceded in death by his siblings Dolores (late George), Gerry (late Ron), Ruth, Harry (late Maxine), Ray (late Lottie) and Earl. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 3-7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem), Orland Park, IL. Family and friends will meet directly at St. Paul VI Church (formerly St. Mary), 105 Herrick Road, Riverside, IL on Monday, November 24, 2025 for Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m.

Burial to follow at St. Casimir Cemetery, Chicago, IL.

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