Kruse, Loretta G., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the age of 98. Loving wife of the late Edmund A. Kruse; beloved daughter of the late Robert F. and Anna W. Haake; devoted mother of Benny (Brenda) Kruse; cherished grandmother of John R. (Chris) Kruse and Jenny Swyers; treasured great-grandmother of Ryann Kruse and Keagan Kruse; dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Robert F. Haake, Jr. and Emmett Haake. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association.