Bethene Kruse Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bethene Kruse (Blair, Nebraska), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 10, 2025 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bethene Kruse to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fay Hutcheson and Pearle Hutcheson; her son Tim Kruse; and her brother Bill Hutcheson. She is survived by: her husband Gary Kruse; her daughters, Karen Johnson (Kevin), Lisa Bowen (John) and Trisha Clark (Ron); her grandchildren, Tyler, Nicholas, MacKenzie Johnson, Jackson and Davis Clark; her brothers, Norman Hutcheson (Joan) and Eldon Hutcheson (Ann); and her sister-in-law Diana Hutcheson. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Campbell Aman Funeral Home (444 S 17th St, Blair, NE 68008). A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 16th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the First United Methodist Church (1656 Colfax St, Blair, NE 68008). A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 16th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Woodbine Cemetery (8 B 13th St, Woodbine, IA 51579).
Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church in Blair or the Jeannette Hunt Blair Animal Shelter.
