We are sad to announce that on December 18, 2022, at the age of 93, Sara Elizabeth Kruse of Beardstown, Illinois, born in Rushville, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sara Elizabeth Kruse to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ephraim Kirkham and Irene Newingham Kirkham; her husband Dale Kruse; her daughter Lori Kruse; and her siblings, Henry Kirham, Bud Kirkham, Ephraim Kirkham, Desmond "Squeak" Kirkham, Edgar Kirkham, John Kirkham and Letha Dupoy.

She is survived by : her children, Vicki Massey (Glen) of Jacksonville, Larry Kruse of Frederick, Mike Kruse (Mitzi) of Rushville, Lisa Kruse of Rushville and Paul Kruse of Springfield; and her sisters, Glenna Little and Zelda Bishop. She is also survived by six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandaughter.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Beardstown Park District for the bicycle path.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sager Funeral Home