Theresa was born October 3, 1930, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Lawrence and Helen McLean Link. She graduated from Lanphier High School in 1948. Theresa married Karl William Kraus on February 23, 1952, and he preceded her in death in May of 1996.
Mrs. Kraus, a lifelong resident of Springfield, graduated from St. John’s School of Nursing in 1951. She worked as a staff nurse at St. John’s Hospital and as an office nurse for Dr. Robert Goodwin. Theresa was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, St. John’s Hospital Alumni Association, and St. Joseph Home Coterie. She also enjoyed knitting, a good phone conversation, and baking. Theresa made the best cookies, pies, and cakes.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Lawrence Valentine Link, Jr.; sister, Helen Giannone Garman; and sister-in-law, Freda Burg.
Theresa is survived by her daughter, Karla Ann Schreiber of Prospect Heights, IL; grandson, Aaron B. (Haylee) Schreiber of Arden, NC; sisters-in-law, Delores Link of Studio City, CA and Kathy (Steve) Williams of Hot Springs, AR; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Gathering and Funeral Mass: Family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Butler Funeral Home, 900 South 6th Street, Springfield. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1725 S. Walnut St., Springfield with Father Jeff Grant, celebrant.
Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. John’s School of Nursing or Blessed Sacrament Church.
