Susan Elizabeth Krouse,&nbsp;72, of Farmington, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at her home in Farmington.

She was born on Feb. 23, 1952, in Keosauqua, the daughter of Robert Randall and Helen L. Aylor Cochran. On May 31, 1970, she married Richard Joe Krouse in Mt. Sterling. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2023.&nbsp;

She is survived by her children: Rowdy (Amanda) Krouse, Adam Krouse, Jennifer (Justin) Phillips; grandchildren: Seth, LyRick, Lucan, Natalie, Lydia, Clayton, Owen, Jakson; siblings: Ben Gilbert, John (Mary Lou) Cochran, Joseph (Brenda) Cochran. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and grandson: Landon.

Susie worked at Sheaffer Pen Co. and was a bus driver and head cook for the Harmony School District. She enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking, traveling, playing cards and softball. She and Joe were best friends and enjoyed doing everything together.

Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

A time of remembrance will be held for Joe and Susie from 12 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening.

Memorials have been established in their memory.

Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;

Susan Elizabeth Krouse,&nbsp;72, of Farmington, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at her home in Farmington.She was born on Feb. 23, 1952, in Keosauqua, the daughter of Robert Randall and Helen L. Aylor Cochran. On May 31, 1970, she married Richard Joe Krouse in Mt. Sterling. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2023.&nbsp;She is survived by her children: Rowdy (Amanda) Krouse, Adam Krouse, Jennifer (Justin) Phillips; grandchildren: Seth, LyRick, Lucan, Natalie, Lydia, Clayton, Owen, Jakson; siblings: Ben Gilbert, John (Mary Lou) Cochran, Joseph (Brenda) Cochran. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and grandson: Landon.Susie worked at Sheaffer Pen Co. and was a bus driver and head cook for the Harmony School District. She enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking, traveling, playing cards and softball. She and Joe were best friends and enjoyed doing everything together.Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.A time of remembrance will be held for Joe and Susie from 12 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening.Burial will be held at a later date.Memorials have been established in their memory.Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;