Caroline "Booty" Kraus
June 6, 1926 ~ August 28, 2024
Caroline A. “Booty” Kraus, 98 of Jefferson City passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Capitol Region Medical Center.
The youngest of ten children, Booty was born June 6, 1926 in Jefferson City to the late John K. and Anna (Lutz) Brauner. She married Herbert Kraus on June 19, 1948 in Jefferson City. They made their home in Jefferson City. Booty was a devoted homemaker taking great pride in caring for Herbert and their three children, Patricia, John and Timothy.
In her earlier years, Booty worked at Tweedie Shoe Factory, International Shoe Factory, Emerson Electric and as a housekeeper. She was a devout member of St. Peter Catholic Church.
Survivors include her daughter; Patricia (Robert) Mergen, two sons; John (Colleen) Kraus and Timothy (Kimberly) Kraus all of Jefferson City, four grandchildren; Megan (Austin) Kempker, Britni (Kolby) O’Dowd, Sam Kraus and Molly (Austin) Wilson and four great grandchildren; Thea and Beau Kempker, Jovi Wilson and Maverik O’Dowd. Booty was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert on July 9, 2003, six brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday, September 2, 2024 at Trimble Funeral Homes-Jefferson City with the Rosary beginning at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday at St. Peter Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, VG officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 680 Craig Rd. Suite #300, St. Louis, MO 63141
Trimble Funeral Homes-Jefferson City is assisting the family with arrangements. trimblefunerals.com
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Booty was fun to be around. She always enjoyed conversation with great curiosity. She always liked her sweets especially, chocolate she once told me. Although, I did not get to visit with her often I do cherish my last 2 visits. Now she is with all her kinfolk that passed before her. May she rest now in her eternal reward. I am so very sorry for the family and friends that now mourn in their loss and pray that some day they join her once again.
Pat and family, I am so sorry to hear of rhe passing of your mother. she was an amazing person. My sympathy goes out to you all.
Thought and prayers.
Pat and Bob
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Pat, Robert and Family:
Booty had such a zest for life! I know she will be greatly missed by you both and your entire family. Our thoughts are with you today and tomorrow. May your memories get you through these days and the future.
Aunt Pat and Family,
Condolences on your loss. Booty’s witty sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Always enjoyed when Herb and Caroline came in and we discussed the world and how we could fix things. Pat, John and Tim please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mom. She so loved all of you and was proud of her family. May she rest in peace. Cris Caspari Henley
Dear Pat and family-we are so sorry for your great loss of such a grand lady/mom/grandma. We are also sorry to have not made it to her Rosary and visitation, but with the concerns mentioned about Covid and Chuck’s upcoming surgery, we thought it best to keep any exposure from happening to him or other family here. We have kept you all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and keep you all.
With much love,