Monica Rose Szymczak Krause

Monica Rose Szymczak Krause entered into Heaven peacefully on December 26, 2015. She was born near Richards, Texas, Grimes County on August 28, 1935 to Harold Szymczak and Veronica (Verna) Walkoviak Szymczak. Her family moved to Houston where Monica attended Christ the King School and Saint Agnes. She met and married her true partner in life, Clarence (Mickey) Krause, celebrating 50+ years of a loving and devoted marriage. Monica filled her life with an abundance of activities serving others. She was involved in multitude of PTA organizations serving in various capacities at Christ the King School, Durham Elementary, Our Savior Lutheran School, and the School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. She was a weekend mom to many cadets at Allen Military Academy. Monica served many years on the Woman’s Auxiliary to Harris County Pharmaceutical Association including holding the office of President. She was awarded the Spouse of the Year by the Texas Pharmaceutical Association. Her Catholic faith was important to her and as a result she dedicated her time and energy of 20 years as co-chairing the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Bazaar. Monica was bestowed an Apostolic Blessing from His Holiness John Paul II. She was a twice past president of the Shepherd Park Plaza Civic Club and was an active board member until her death, serving over 40 years. She held several offices in the Shepherd Park Plaza Garden Club. Monica’s love for cooking was pronounced in the compilation of many cookbooks for the Woman’s Auxiliary to Harris County Pharmaceutical Association, Our Savior Lutheran, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and Szymczak Family Reunion.

She is preceded in death by parents Harold and Veronica Szymczak, and her son Samuel Krause. Monica is survived by husband Clarence (Mickey) Krause; Children: Michael, Monique and Darrell Krause; Grandchildren: Jennifer Guerra and husband James, Jonathan Krause, Matthew Krause and wife Jessica; Melissa Mansker and husband Eric and Great-Grandchildren: James, Joshua, Julianna Guerra and Harper Krause; Sisters: Ann Marie Szymczak, Matilda Salinas and husband Bruce and Rita Szymczak; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Monica touched many hearts and was loved by all that knew her.