Samuel Kruis

Samuel Kruis, 75, of Manteno, peacefully passed away at AMITA St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. Samuel was born on September 20, 1947, the son of Richard and Jacoba (Feenstra) Kruis. He was married to Eleanor (Coyle). He worked as a tool and die machinist for many years and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Samuel enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Manteno Sportsman’s Club and the Manteno Veteran’s Nursing Home. Most of all, Samuel enjoyed spending time with his family. Samuel is survived by his wife, Eleanor Kruis; 3 sons, Samuel (Kathleen) Kruis, Brian (Heather) Kruis, Sean (Beth) Kruis; daughter, Anne Penney; 3 brothers, John (Grayce) Kruis, Joseph (Roger) Kruis, Peter (Marilyn) Kruis; sister-in-law, Loretta Kruis; 12 grandchildren, Ryan, Dylan, Connor, Liam, Shea, Delaney, Kylie, Abbie, Lilie, Mairead, Catherine, Brendan; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Kruis. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno. If you are unable to make a monetary donation to the Veterans Home, please consider volunteering. The residents would love to have visitors and someone to talk to.