Obituary
Age 84, passed away at home on Tuesday morning, July 22, 2014. Mary was born September 29, 1929, in Concordia Entre Rios, Argentina, the daughter of the late Albert Kraus and Pauline (Fritz) Kraus, and had been a resident of Kalamazoo for over 50 years. Prior to that, she lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Chicago, Illinois; and Decatur, Michigan. On February 7, 1959, she was united in marriage to L. Bert Earl, who preceded her in death on November 10, 1989. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Kraus; and a sister, Elsie Kraus. Mary was employed for many years with Western Michigan University in the campus bookstore and the health department. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and knitting. Surviving are 4 children, Thomas (Diane) Mueller of Loda, Illinois, Steven (Cathy) Mueller, of Tucson, Arizona, and Lawrence (Janet) Mueller, of Avilla, Indiana, and Marsha Earl, of Kalamazoo; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A private family burial was held at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice , c/o the funeral home. Friends and family may share a condolence online at www.joldersma-klein.com.