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As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home:
Teresa Mohar Krats, 77, a resident of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on June 9, 2020.
She was born on September 23, 1942, daughter of Florian and Frances (Jenich) Mohar in Calumet. She attended and graduated from the Sacred Heart High School with the Class of 1960. She was a student from the last graduating class from Sacred Heart High School.
On June 23, 1963 she was united in marriage to William Krats at the Sacred Heart Church in Calumet.
Following marriage, Teresa and Bill began a journey across Canada and the United States, while Bill worked as an engineer for the mines. She raised 3 children Carol, Jim, and Dave, who live in Arizona and Colorado. She wore many hats in her travels; Wife, mother, sister, aunt, Girl Guide Leader, and volunteer firefighter. She was active in her church, and in her children’s lives. A hockey mom before that even became a thing.
She led a full life, and will be missed by those who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Florian and Frances Mohar, 2 sisters, Molly Ann Black and Rose Marie Krasicky, and nephew, Brad Mohar.
She is survived by:
Her husband Bill of Arizona
Her children: Carol Krats of Arizona
Jim (Nina) Krats of Colorado
Dave Krats of Colorado
2 granddaughters: Hannah and Tia
2 Brothers: Florian (Jan) Mohar of Arizona
Paul (Julie) Mohar of Calumet
Along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside service will be planned for later this summer at the Lake View Cemetery.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.
UPDATE:
The graveside service for Florian Mohar and Teresa Mohar Krats will be held on Friday September 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm in Section C-2 for Florian and 12:30 pm in Section AA for Teresa with Deacon Art Stancher to officiate.
Following the graveside services, a memorial gathering to celebrate the lives of Florian, Teresa, Molly, and Rose at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet.
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.
