John W. Krause

John W. Krause, 74, of Rockford passed away Tuesday September 27, 2022 with his loving family by his side. John was born on April 27, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Willard A. and Joyce G. (Baker) Krause. He married Diane L. Thompson on July 27, 1979. John worked for Lebovich Bros. Steel Company, was a Viet Nam Army Veteran serving two tours and member of the American Legion. John loved watching WWE Wrestling, Rocky and Rambo movies. He loved his dogs Shadow and Comet and enjoyed collecting and watching Eagles. He loved traveling and accomplished two of his “bucket list” by traveling to Germany and Sweden with his wife Diane. John loved being with his family and was always there for his kids and grandkids.

John is survived by his wife Diane; son Shawn (Shari) Krause; step-children: Patrick Swanson, Sean Swanson (Fiancé Lori) and Marcia (Robert) McGuire; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister: Pamela Barrett; brother: Robert (Rose) Krause; sister: Theresa Morgel (special friend Dan) and twin sisters: Kathy Frye and Char (Tom) Morgel. John was preceded in death by his parents and son Shane.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the family to be used for a memorial at a later date.

Memorial service to celebrate John’s life with Military Honors will be Tuesday October 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Road in Machesney Park. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com for the Krause family.