Roseann Kraus

Roseann (Balk) Kraus, age 57, of Garnavillo, IA, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at her home with her husband by her side. She was born on May 28, 1955 in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, the daughter of Andrew C. and Anna (Cuchna) Balk. Roseanns life has been spent in the Garnavillo area. She attended the Garnavillo School where she graduated with the class of 1973. Not long after high school, Roseann married and gave birth to two sons, Kyle and Travis. On December 20, 1985, Roseann was married to Rollyn Kraus at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. For many years, Roseann worked in the bookkeeping department for various businesses. Roseann enjoyed planting flowers, working with her garden in the woods and attending church. Roseann was very dedicated to St. Paul Church. She was active with many organizations within the church and was readily available to help with many events as well. Roseann was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Roseann will be forever loved and cherished by her husband Rollyn; two sons, Kyle Dettmann of St. Olaf and Travis Dettmann of Garnavillo; four grandchildren, Brooklyn, Kennsington, Corbin and Andrew; eight siblings, William Balk of Cedar Rapids, James Balk of Elma, Helen (Wayne) Barrett of Ayrshire, Karolyn Balk of Clayton, Roger (Shirley) Balk of Garnavillo, Sandra Anderson of Liberty Hill TX, Thomas Balk of Aurora CO and Donald Richard (Mindy) Balk of West Union and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Roseann was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Andrew Balk Jr. and Jeffrey Balk.In Lieu of flowers and all styles of sympathy, memorials may be sent in Roseann's honor to P.O. Box 161 Garnavillo IA 52049, to benefit the various organizations in which Roseann cared so much about.Visitation: Tuesday 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. May 07, 2013 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, Iowa and one hour before service at church.Funeral Service: Wednesday 10:00 A.M. May 08, 2013 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Garnavillo, IowaInterment: Ceres Cemetery Service Information A service summary is not available