Mary Helen Krause

Mary Helen Krause, age 96, of Eveleth, formerly of Parkville, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth, Minn.

Mary was born on March 21, 1928 to Harry and Florence (McCullough) Jones in Hope, North Dakota. She attended Fargo Central High School, graduating in 1945. Following high school, she attended Moorhead Teacher College and earned her teaching certificate. While raising her family, she later completed her degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth taking night classes.

Mary taught at schools in Black Duck, Virginia, Mt. Iron; and ultimately ended up teaching in Eveleth at the Franklin Elementary for over 20 years.

She married Walter Krause on June 13, 1950, in Duluth, MN. The family raised their four children in Parkville.

She enjoyed spending time at the cabin at Ash-Ka-Nam Resort where they made many friends. It was here that she and Walt started their morning habit of playing a few rounds of cards. In the winter, she and Walt spent their time in Lake Havasu City enjoying the warmer weather and time by the pool. Mary’s favorite day was Tuesdays when she would take the shuttle bus to Laughlin to see if she could win any money – which she did quite often. No matter the location, Mary enjoyed cooking, making ceramics, and spending time with family and friends.

Mary is survived by her children: Susan Krause (John Kauppila), Cathy Peritz, James (Terri) Krause, and Jerome Krause (Patrick Peralta); grandchildren: Alex Peritz, Brian Krause, Kelli Krause, and Tim (Lizzie); as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter in 2018; sister and brother-in-law, Patti and George Pratt; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Marianne Krause; and son-in-law Gary Peritz.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Pastor Liz Cheney will officiate. Interment to follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Virginia.