Mary Regina "Jean" Kruse

Mary Regina "Jean" Kruse, 75, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Visitation will be from 9:00 am - 9:30 am, Rosary will be at 9:30 am, Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Feel free to dress comfortably. Private burial.Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mary Ridder; husband, Alan Kruse; brother, Don Ridder; sister, Carol Ridder. Survived by her sons, Brian Kruse, Matt Kruse; daughter, Amy (Bill) Stephens; sisters, Theresa (Johnny) Bills, Rita Bauer; brother, Rich (Vi) Ridder; grandchild, Clementine Kruse. As well as her Kruse sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.She was a caring mother, always there for her three kids. She was described as “sweet” by many who knew her. She cherished her family, friends and neighbors throughout her life. Some things she enjoyed include: visits with her granddaughter Clementine at Braum's in Derby, sunflowers, unsweet tea, her horse Brady, many dogs over the years, including very special golden retrievers and dachshunds. Mom was also a big University of Kansas Jayhawks fan, and especially enjoyed cheering on the KU men’s basketball team, rarely missing a game on TV. She collected salt-and-pepper shakers and bird figurines.She was very artistic and it was expressed in many gifts to others over the years such as macrame, painted ceramic pieces and other items. Mom was known for her quick wit, and she was a little ornery like our Dad, Alan. A heartfelt thank you to her friends and neighbors at Riverfront Senior Residences.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: Meals On Wheels c/o Senior Services of Wichita, 200 S. Walnut St., Wichita, KS 67213. Please put “Mary Kruse” in the memo line.