Obituary
Dianne Kraus, 83, March 22, 2021; beloved wife and best friend for 63 years of Leonard; loving mother of Debbie (Peter) Meyers, Lynn (Greg) Morand, Jan (Richard) Jacobs, and Sharon (Giles) Chick; devoted Grammy of Steven and Danny Meyers, Brian and Lisa Morand, Zachary and Allyson Jacobs and Chloe Chick; cherished GiGi of Ethan and Alexandra Morand. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Cure PSP (www.psp.org/ineedsupport/centers-of-care) would be greatly appreciated. Interment: Shalom Memorial Park. Private graveside service. For information and to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalom2.com or (847) 255-3520.Service Information
Service : Wednesday, March 24th at 2:30 pm
Service Location: Graveside Service - Shalom Memorial Park
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
Guest Book & Memories
March 25th, 2021
Good times at GRANDSPAULDING DODGE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY R.I.P
~Bev/Al nPoncher
~Friend, Arlington heights Illinois
Yahrzeit
Yahrzeit Dates For Dianne Kraus
Tradition directs us in the evening before the Yahrzeit dates listed below, the anniversary of our loved one's day of death, we are to kindle a candle in our homes as a reminder of their place in our hearts.
| Gregorian Date |
| 9th of Nisan 5782 | 4/10/2022 |
| 9th of Nisan 5783 | 3/31/2023 |
| 9th of Nisan 5784 | 4/17/2024 |
| 9th of Nisan 5785 | 4/7/2025 |
Click For Yahrzeit Blessings There is no formalized blessing for this moment, however one may choose to meditate on the influences that their loved one had on them and offer these short prayers in their memory.
Prayer on Lighting the Yahrzeit Candle
At this moment, I pause for thought in memory of my beloved ______________ I give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory. I kindle the Yahrzeit light in remembrance, sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories. As this light burns purely and clearly, so may the blessed memory of the goodness of my dear______________ illuminate my soul. May his/her soul be given life everlasting, and may his/her memory be a source of blessing to those who knew and loved him/her.
Additional Prayer
O God, I remember tonight the life of______________ As I light this candle to his/her memory, I put my trust in You and pray that his/her memory will serve as a blessing and source of inspiration to all people who knew and loved him/her.
May God remember the soul of Dianne Kraus who has passed to eternal rest. O God, I pray that you will keep the soul of my dear______________ united with us in the bond of life. In his/her memory, guide me so that I will live righteously, fulfilling Your will and serving our people. May his/her soul rest in peace and be remembered as a blessing.
O God, as I remember, Dianne Kraus I pray that I may emulate all that was good and righteous in his/her life. May his/her soul be given eternal life and his/her memory always remain a comfort and source of inspiration. A link has been broken in the chain that has bound us together, yet strong bonds of home and love hold us each to the other and we give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory.
While kindling the light.
Sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories, we kindle the light in remembrance. "The human spirit is the light of Adonai." (Proverbs 20:27). As this light is pure and clear, so may the blessed memory of ______________ illumine our souls.
Zich-ro-no (Zich-ro-na) li-ve-ra-cha.
His (her) memory is a blessing.
