Juanita Cruse

Juanita (Jones) Cruse, daughter of Charles and Helen Jones was born in Iola, Illinois on Nov. 11, 1929.  One of seven siblings, four brothers: Robert, William, Joseph, and Jerald; two sisters: Carmelita and Patricia. All preceded her in death.

Married to Carl Cruse in Superior, Mont., June 17, 1946, after he asked her to "come West" with him. They were married 64 years until he passed in 2010.

Mother of Stanley Cruse (passed 2020) (Margaret), and Sandra Kay Anderson (Kurt). 4 grandkids: Aaron Teschner (Rakelle), Joshua Porch-Teschner (Katie), Garret Cruse (passed), and Joanna Cruse; 3 great grandkids: Tobias Porch, Phinneas Porch, and Maia Teschner. Numerous nieces and nephews that have so enriched her life.

"I have had a good life! I jumped out of hay lofts and never had a broken bone! I had lots of good friendships and fun times. Carl and I always said, "We didn't do too badly for two kids from Iola!"

She requested no funeral, but please celebrate her life.