Peggy Kruse

Peggy Kruse, age 70, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her home.

Visitation is 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2020 at McKown Funeral Home. A Reception will follow immediately at the Eagles Club (3205 12th Street).

All CDC guidelines will be followed while attending the visitation and reception.

Memorials may be directed to the Paws and Claws Adoption Agency.

Margaret "Peggy" Kruse was born December 3, 1949 in Columbus, Nebraska to Lonnie and Mary (Shemek) Kuta. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1968. On November 3, 1973 she married Dennis Kruse at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Peggy worked at Tasty Toppings and did house cleaning. She enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren, putting together puzzles, playing Scrabble, family gatherings at the lake, and spending time with her lake neighbor Sharon Jarosz.

She is survived by:
Husband: Dennis Kruse of Duncan Lakes
Son: Jason (Michelle) Kruse of Smithville, MO
Daughter: Jamie (Chris) Leishman of Lincoln, NE
Grandchildren: Maggie and Jacob Kruse; Caleb, Liam, Avyanna Leishman
Sister: Karen (Peter) Ward, Walnut Creek, CA
Sister: Marilyn Broz of Henderson, NV
Sister: Betty (Don) Hegi of Broomfield, CO
Sister: Patrice (Roy) Orr of Eugene, OR
Sister: Mary Ellen Watchorn of Columbus, NE
Sister: Christine Kuta of Columbus, NE
Brother: Tim (Elaine) Kuta of Columbus, NE
Brother: Terry Kuta of Columbus, NE
Many nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by:
Parents: Lonnie and Mary Kuta
Sister: Kathy Sweenie
Brothers-in-law: Don Sweenie and Keith Watchorn