Service Details
Services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. until the time of service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
Holly K. Kroes, 54, passed away, unexpectedly, at her residence on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born March 9, 1967 to Dean and Pamela (nee: Hanson) Nees.
On June 16, 1994, Holly was united in marriage to Larry Kroes. Together they built life of happiness and humor, amongst other things. Holly spent majority of her life as a hairdresser and manager at Cost Cutters. More recently she worked as a teacher’s aide at Evergreen Academy, where her children were at attendance. Holly was the mother to many children including opening her home to several foster children, some of which they adopted as their own. In her free time, Holly very much enjoyed camping with her family.
Preceding her in death are her grandparents, Robert and Jean Hanson and Lorraine and Speed Nees; her father, Dean Nees; her brother, Joel Nees; and her mother-in-law, Mary Kroes.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Larry; her children, Logan (Katie) Kroes, Isaiah Kroes, Noah Kroes, Savannah Kroes, Chloe Sweeti, and Rebecca (Eric) Cook; her mother, Pamela Nees; Grandchildren, Gunnar, Chance, Messiah, Tory, Ethan, Avery; Her sister, Heide (Elie) Bernal; niece, Leah (Alex) Hunter; father in law, James Kroes; brother in law, James Kroes, Jr.; sister in law, Lisa (Larry) Mueller; aunts, Betty (Dennis) Tully, Annette Davis, Dyann Nees; uncle, Dale (Barb) Nees; and many wonderful cousins, additional family and friends.
“Dear Holly,
I just wanted you to know it’s going to be hard to walk this journey without you. I now know you are my rock and I am finding out you are everybody else’s rock as well. Everybody misses you and loves you as much as I do. You left me too early in life. I know how strong, and compassionate you are to family and friends. At this time I just want to let you know you touched so many people’s lives. I just want to say thank you.
Sincerely,
Your loving Husband.”
Katie Boerner says
Holly was such a gift & light in this world. She lit up any room she entered, and I know she loved her family with all her heart. Holly would write on my face book wall whenever we got a big snowfall, or when it was time to watch White Christmas. I loved sharing that. You will be missed so much. Praying deeply for her family.
Mary Daoust Kroes says
Holly, you were an amazing friend and sister in law. Love you and miss you so much. You have always been there for me through all the rough patches. I’m gonna miss our talks, your advice and your shoulder to lean on. Thank you for always being there
Lisa Mazzie - Steinke says
Larry, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was too young to be taken from you and your family. My sincere condolences.
Diane Aiello says
My deepest condolences. Holly, you will be missed greatly. Until we meet again. ❤
Butch and Heidi Filber says
So sorry for your loss.
Praying, and that God, family, friends and your memories will get you through 🌻
Amy Ludwig Neeley says
Holly’s deep love and care for her family is her greatest legacy. She reached out to me many years after high school graduation and I’m grateful she did. It gave me the chance to experience her witty humor and bright spirit again. Her absence is temporary – I truly believe she will be reunited with her beloved family in Heaven one day. Sending sincerest condolences.
Todd Serpe says
Pam words can’t express my sorrow and The emptiness I feel right now for you and your rest of your family I’m down by Neil and it’s very heartbreaking my thoughts and prayers and deepest love to you
Sheryl Wise says
Sending my deepest condolences to your and your families. She was one of a kind that touched many lives. I couldn’t believe how small of a world it is that we met again at Cost Cutters where my sister-in-law was a manager and still to this day works. Hugs to the family
Tracie Williams says
Sending my condolences. Healing prayers to you & your family.