Ellen E. Kruis Obituary
The passing of Ellen E. Kruis (Joplin, Missouri) occurred on November 3, 2026. Ellen, born in Kearny, New Jersey, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Matusik and Helen Matusik; her husband Horace; her grandson James Phillips; and her great grandchild Axel Campbell.
She is survived by: her sister Joan Fay (Walter); her children, Jason Kruis (Dawn) and Jennifer Kilgore; her grandchildren, Tabatha Simpson, Kylee Kilgore (Chaz), Garrett Kruis (Ali), Amber Kruis, Terrie Hunter (Tyler), Alex Hunter (Brendan) and Casey Hunter (Audrey); and her great grandchildren, Slater Campbell, Chloe Simpson, Daniel Simpson, Jack Simpson, Ryker Mire, Xander Mire, Adaline Mire, Brantley Quanstrom, Skyley Quanstrom, Phoenix Carbaugh and Josephine Carbaugh.
