Our Precious Lauren Marie entered this life on Wednesday, April 3rd. We had nine wonderful days with her before she left us on Friday, April 12th at our home.
Edgar Robert and Dawn Lynn (Jager) Krasts, III were the proud parents of Lauren Marie. Other survivors include her ten year old sister, Lija Elizabeth; her maternal grandfather, Dave Jager of Shelbyville, MI; her maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Dianna (Terry) Sturman of Martin, MI; her maternal great grandmother, Marilyn Campbell of Plainwell, MI; her maternal great grandfather, Ronald Jager of Hopkins, MI; her paternal grandparents, Edgar and Jeannie Krasts, II of Kalamazoo, MI; her two aunts, Allison Buckhout of Parchemnt, MI and Danielle (Aaron) Bird of Martin; her two uncles, Terry (Sommer) Sturman of Grand Rapids, MI and Noah Hazen of Otsego, MI and numerous cousins.
The Graveside Service to celebrate our Lauren Marie's life will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Cressy Cemetery, Prairieville Township of Barry County, MI. Friends will gather for a time of sharing, reflecting and consoling from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Richland Chapel, 9170 East D Avenue (M-89). In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lauren Marie's honor may be made to the Bronson Methodist Hospital, Perinatal Palliative Care, 601 John Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.
Lauren Marie, you were only with us for a short time, but you touched our hearts forever.
Love Mom and Dad.