Keith Krause

Keith Krause, 57, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Keith was born on September 26, 1966, in Chicago, to Earl and Judith (Miller) Krause. He married Jannette (Mabalot) Krause on September 2, 2016, in Rockford. He worked as a machinist for Rockford Quality Grinding. He loved to spend his time riding his motorcycle, working outdoors, and spending time with his wife. He was a loving husband, son, brother, and uncle. 

Keith is survived by his loving wife, Jannette; his mother, Judith Krause; his sisters, Karen (James) Sterling and Kim Krause; his brother, Kurt Krause; his nieces, Andrea Petty (Matt Johnson) and Rachel Petty; he is predeceased by his grandparents and his father, Earl Krause. 

A rosary service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, a visitation will also take place from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a celebration of life lead by Northeast Christian Church at 6:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford IL, 61108. A visitation will take place the following day, Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr., Rockford Il, 61109. Please share online condolences and memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.