Naomi Kraus

Naomi Paula Kraus (Levy)

75, of Fitchburg, WI (formerly of Coconut Creek, Florida and Indianapolis, Indiana) passed away peacefully with her children by her side on May 5, 2016. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on January 20, 1941, and grew up in North Arlington, NJ. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Kraus and Russian immigrant father, Samuel Kraus. Naomi graduated from Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing in Sayre, PA in 1962, and then lived in Indianapolis, where she was a Registered Nurse for over 35 years. She was a member of Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation and the Deborah Sisterhood in Indianapolis. Naomi loved to engage in conversations with anyone she encountered. She was passionate about Mah Jong, cooking, travelling and anything to do with the beach, but her greatest adoration was her children and grandchildren. She especially loved sitting at the table eating and hearing the grandkids talk about their day.

Naomi is survived by her children, Sharon Levy of Westfield, IN, and Jeff Levy (Rachel) of Middleton, WI; grandchildren, Drew, Heather, Adam, and Miriam Levy; brother, Ernest Kraus (Alice) of Woodbury, NJ and her grand-pawppy, Baxter of Westfield, IN.

Funeral services will be held at A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 11 AM; interment will follow at Etz Chaim Cemetery, both in Indianapolis, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Etz Chaim Congregation, Etz Chaim Sisterhood, or JDRF. Contact A.R.N. at 317-873-4776 for Shiva details.