Richard J. Kraus's obituary  in Elmhurst, Illinois

Richard J. Kraus

2025

Elmhurst, Illinois

Richard J. Kraus's obituary  in Elmhurst, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gibbons Funeral Home

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Richard J. Kraus Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard J. Kraus of Elmhurst, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard J. Kraus to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Richard's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Richard's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Grace; his daughter Gabrielle; his siblings, Dorothy Ransford (Robert) and Edward Kraus (Judith); and his siblings' children, Lisa, Pamela and Joseph.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gibbons Funeral Home (134 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church (426 West Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126). A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at the Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gibbons Funeral Home



Mon

Oct 27

Visitation

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gibbons Funeral Home
134 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Tue

Oct 28

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM

Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
426 West Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Tue

Oct 28

Burial

Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery

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