Janet Marie Kruse

Janet Marie Kruse passed peacefully on October 8, 2013. She was born on September 6, 1940 in Beloit, Kansas, to John Henry and Margaret Ann (Grau) Kruse. She graduated from Beloit High School. In Topeka, she graduated from Clark's Business School and attended Washburn University. Janet was a waitress for several restaurants. Janet was a devout Catholic and enjoyed attending Mass. She also loved to read. Janet is survived by a son, Justin (Janelle) Hamilton of Topeka, a brother Jan (Carolyn) Kruse of Overland Park; sister-in-law, Twila Kruse of Beloit, as well as many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Janet's Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the St. John's Cemetery in Beloit, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Midland Hospice Care and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603.