Caroline "Booty" Kraus

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