Dorothy Sue (Stites) Krause

Dorothy was a loving and contented person devoted to her family and friends. Her caring was evident in the close, intimate relationships she nurtured with her large extended family. Dorothy cared deeply for all the people in her life and they cared deeply for her.

Dorothy is survived by her children Sue Anderson (Larry), Randall Krause (Kim), Vickie Cumberland (Bobby), Bob Krause, Cyndi von Bulow, and Jeff Krause (Chandi); grandchildren David Anderson (Robin Dorsey-Anderson), Vickie Parsons (Bo), Adam Krause (Esra), Christine Krause, Katherine Krause, Nova Bradfield (Brian), Denise Cumberland, Crickette Gish (Anthony), Robyn Stevens, Taylor von Bulow-Flahardy (Kelly), Logan Krause, Dillon Krause, and Jacie Krause; great grandchildren Allison (Andrew), Brice, Olivia, Eleanor, Estes, Braydn (Mariah), Sydney (Colin), Kris (Hunter), Trent (Ashlee), Nico, Ela, Leyla, Ramona, Elwood, Devin, Aethan, and Adrian; and great great grandchildren Finnley, Emeric, Tatum, Kooper, Maveric, Eli, and Jude.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Orval Emory Krause; father Charles Edgar Stites; mother Ruby Lois Magill Stites; and sisters Ruby States, Betty Campbell, and Thelma Stites.

A Celebration of Life for Dorothy will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Grace Presbyterian Church, 5002 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67208. A gathering of friends and family will take place at Dorothy’s home, 6618 E. 10th in Wichita, immediately following the service. Just as she lived her life, all are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Limbs for Life Foundation, limbsforlife.org, 9604 N. May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73120.