Marie A. Krula passed away peacefully at her home in Sun Lakes, Arizona on May 1, 2024, at the age of 89 with family at her side. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 27, 1934, to the late Anton and Marie (Fischer Lyons) Krvavica.
Marie obtained a B.S. in Home Economics from Wheaton College in Illinois. Later she obtained a Master of Science in Education (Library Science and Communications Media) from Chicago State University in Illinois. She taught for a year at the high school level before starting her family. After raising her family, she was a school librarian and later a medical librarian.
Marie met her loving and devoted husband Dr. L. Wayne Krula (Commander USN, Retired) at Wheaton College. They married in Chicago in June 1957. Wayne and Marie began their married lives together in Illinois and much later made their permanent home in Arizona.
Marie was known for her generosity, graciousness, kindness, and unwavering faith in God. She became a Christian through the Wordless Book. She and Wayne were members of the First Baptist Church of Chandler. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication to others that will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her. Marie enjoyed reading, embroidering, knitting, gardening, and genealogy. She could often be seen with a čačkalica.
Marie is survived by her children David Krula of Sun Lakes, Arizona, Lisa Krula of Sun Lakes, Arizona, and Dan (Rhonda) Krula of San Tan Valley, Arizona; grandchildren Jessica (Omar) Cifuentes of Gilbert, Arizona, Melissa (Nathaniel) Hoekstra of Bentonville, Arkansas, Kristin (Bradley) Churchman of Littleton, Colorado, Jordan (Corrie) Krula of Chesteron, Indiana, and Brittney (Michael) Baumgartner of Marengo, Illinois; great-grandchildren Janae, Evalyn, and Irene Cifuentes, Jude, Grady, and Lanah Hoekstra, Micah, Caden, and Tyler Churchman, Lydia and Adeline Krula, and Michael, Daniel, and Hayden Baumgartner; nieces and nephews Helen (John) Zemaitis of Scottsdale, Arizona, Marian (William) Caso of Fresno, California, Carol (Keith) Pasquini of El Dorado Hills, California, James Krvavica of northern California, Kathryn (Paul) Healy of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Christopher Krvavica of San Jose, California, Mark Krvavica of San Jose, California, Kristina Krvavica of Las Vegas, Nevada, Michaelle Krvavica of San Diego, California, and Patricia Krvavica (David Alkassmi) of Ladera Ranch, California; and many grandnieces and grandnephews. She also is survived by her sister-in-law Frances Krula-Felice of Temple, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Wayne; parents Anton and Marie Krvavica; brothers Dr. John Krvavica, Dr. Robert Krvavica, and Dr. Raymond Krvavica; and sisters-in-law.
A service was held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona with Chaplain Fred Boyer providing the message. Condolences may be expressed at www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wycliffe Bible Translators, Orlando, Florida (www.wycliffe.org), or Mission Eurasia, Wheaton, Illinois (www.missioneurasia.org).
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