LAURA N. KRUSE

Laura N. Kruse, 58, passed away on March 31, 2022.

She was born in Kansas City, MO, grew up in Blue Springs, MO, and had been living in the Kingsville/Holden area for the last 20 years.

Laura worked in various fast-food establishments as a manager.

She loved being a mother, grandmother (NANA) and sister.

Laura was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Franklin; her father, Walter Starzyk; brother, Bill Nelson; sister, Wanda Arbuckle; her grandparents; and aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her children; son, Michael Hodson and wife Jennifer of Bates City, MO; and daughters, Charlee Heller and husband James, and Dennie Wheeler and husband Jack, all of Holden, MO; sisters, Diana Sims and husband Keith, Teresa Dicavolo, and Mary Cooper; and brother, Joe Nelson, all of Wylie, TX; four grandchildren, Audrey, Evelynn and Colton Hodson, and Carolyn Wheeler.

Laura’s passing has left a hole in our hearts, and she will be greatly missed.

Obituary submitted by family. Arrangements were entrusted to Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO.