RUDOLF V. KRAUS
Rudolf V. Kraus, born Aug. 31, 1936, passed away on June 28, 2020, at the age of 83. A native New Yorker, Rudolf was a United States Air Force veteran. After graduating from Monmouth University in New Jersey, he worked as a technician at Bell Laboratories. He later transitioned to electronics instruction at AIT and ITT. He was an avid collector, amassing thousands of books, records, videotapes and DVDs. He loved to cook and paint. He was a strong supporter of Scouts BSA and served as an adult leader to many troops over the years including troops 118, 222, 138, 53 and 140. He refused to allow being tone deaf as an excuse to not enjoy a good campfire song.
Rudolf loved his family over everything. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Terry, his son Rudolf (Hilary), his daughter Tricia (Chris) Goodman and his grandchildren, Thomas and Tessa. He will be greatly missed. Fond memories will be celebrated and his love will continue. “What a gift we were all given to have had him in our lives,” his family said. “He worked hard, did good for others and loved with all his heart.”
“It’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice.” (paraphrased from Walter Winchell).
Service will be private due to COVID-19. Burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery will be private. If you wish to give a memorial in his name please consider: Scouts BSA-Three Fires Council donations.scouting.org/#/council/127/appeal/596; or to Hines Veterans Hospital (hines.va.gov/giving/index.asp). Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home in Villa Park.
EDITH B. MURPHY
Edith B. Murphy nee Keller, age 78, of Lombard, died July 3, 2020 at NorthShore Evanston Hospital.
Edith was the loving wife of Charles V. of Lombard; loving mother of Dawn Murphy of Lombard and Charles W. (Christine) Murphy of Northbrook; fond grandmother of Charles A. and Madilyn; dear sister of Mary (the late Edward) Hartwick of Lombard, Clayton “Butch” (Karen) Keller Jr. of Winfield and Kenneth (Joan) Keller of Hanover Park; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 10, from 8:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Prayers at 10 a.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, thence to Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard, for 10:15 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn.
Edith had been a Lombard resident for 50 years. She graduated from Glenbard West High School. Edith worked for Sears as a switchboard operator in Melrose Park; she also worked for Skeets Hallmark in Lombard.
Edith was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She also was a member of the Red Hat Society and was active in many senior organizations and the Photography Club. She was a volunteer at the Lombard Food Pantry.
Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information.
