Iris "Rusty" Krause, age 86

Iris "Rusty" Krause, 86, passed away peacefully with family. Loving wife and best friend of the late Larry Krause for 57 years. Devoted mother to Michael Krause and Susan (Neal) O'Sullivan. Beloved grandma to Alysa Spivak and Stephanie (DJ) Dorato. Cherished great-grandma to Elle and Max. Rusty was a lifelong artist and had a great passion for travel which led to her successful travel magazine business. Rusty loved her social life including dining out with friends, playing cards and drinking wine. Rusty will be missed, but never forgotten by her family and friends. Graveside service Friday, 10AM at Shalom Memorial Park (Section 2), 1700 West Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741, www.cancer.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.