Bethany Jane Krauss Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bethany Jane Krauss, age 70 of Farwell, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at home. Bethany was born the daughter of the late Clarence and Audrey (Whitecotten) Kaufman on July 24, 1948 in Saginaw. She was united in marriage to Michael Krauss on August 20, 1994 in Tecumseh. Bethany earned Masters Degrees in Education. She taught Music and Elementary education for 26 years, the majority of those years were spent as a First Grade teacher in Tecumseh Public Schools. She was a Mentor and Cooperating Teacher for beginning teachers. Bethany had been very active in church where she led and participated in the choirs and served in Church leadership. She enjoyed her time spent mentoring in the MOPS (Mothers Of PreSchoolers) program. Bethany enjoyed Gospel Music and Hymns; also Gardening and Bird Watching. Bethany is survived by her husband Michael; children Elizabeth (Ville) Suoranta of Charlottesville, Virginia and Benjamin (Jami) Hill of Dundee; her sister Rebekah Britton of Flint; grandchildren Ashlyn Hill, Cole Hill and Connor Gwilt; nieces and nephews Kimberlee Britton of Burt, Tammy (Gary) Niarhas of Wilson, Scott Britton of Flint, Jeffrey Britton of Burt and Angela (Spencer) Nebel of Newport, Oregon. She was predeceased by a niece Kathie Britton. In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, Alzheimer’s Association, the Daybreak Adult Day Services of Adrian or the Seasons Adult Day Health Service of Midland. Arrangements were handled by the Farwell Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. On-line guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Bethany Jane Krauss

July 24, 1948 - May 5, 2019