Obituaries

November 18, 1953 to June 9, 2013

FRANKFORT - Paula Maria Kruger 59, a former Frankfort resident, died June 9, at her home in Francesville.

She was born Nov. 18, 1953 in Frankfort, to the late James and Betty Sawalish Pope. She married James Henderson on Aug. 24, 1974 in Frankfort; they divorced and he passed away on Feb. 9, 2011. She then married Richard Kruger on Nov. 15, 2002 in Francesville, and he survives.

Also surviving are two daughters: Heather (Brad) Clendenning of Frankfort, Alisha (Ryan) Bachman of Frankfort, a son: Thomas Henderson of Frankfort, a brother: Doug (Jan) Pope of Frankfort, two sisters: Millie (Greg) Schwallenberg of Virginia, Debi (Joe) Trella of North Carolina, eight grandchildren, Robert, Andric, Jade and May'ce Mullinax, Ali and Sean Henderson and Landon and Cora Bachman, all of Frankfort.

Mrs. Kruger was a 1972 graduate of Frankfort High School and lived in Frankfort until 2001 before moving to Francesville. She worked at Exide Battery in Frankfort for 10 years. She was a member of the Faith Family Ministries. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m., Thursday (June 13), at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Goodwin Funeral Home, to help with final expenses.