Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Krause

Memorial service for Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Krause, will be on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11 AM at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wheaton, MN.

Betty was born on March 15, 1947, to Ralph and Clarice (Hoffman) Ferguson. She married Ronald Krause on September 24, 1966, in Wahpeton, ND. Together, they moved to Fargo, ND, to make a home and raise their three children. While living in Breckenridge, she worked at the Daily News. A job she truly enjoyed. In 1986, Betty joined Ron in Billings, MT, where they lived for many years. Betty loved bowling, fishing, baking, keno machines, and spending time with her family.

Survived by her son, Todd Krause, Billings, MT, daughter, Tami (Rick) Lyman, Billings, MT, 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, sisters, Barb (Tom) Meyer, Minneapolis, MN, Kathy Randall, Cloquet, MN, and sister-in-law, Jolene Ferguson, Breckenridge, MN.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Clarice, husband, Ron, July 9, 2010, daughter, Teri Probasco in 2011, and brothers, Richard and Gary Ferguson.

Lunch to follow the service at the funeral home.