Margaret M. Kraus, age 98, formerly of Collins and Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Riversbend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Margaret was born on January 9, 1914 in Collins, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Paul and Minnie (Wagner) Matznick. She attended Collins schools. On October 3, 1942 Margaret married Elmer R. Kraus at St Peters Lutheran Church, Collins. Elmer preceded her in death on December 14, 2000. She was a lifelong member of St. Peters Lutheran Church and was a member of the St. Peters Ladies Aid for over 50 years. Margaret was also a member of the Collins and Reedsville Senior Citizens. She enjoyed fishing with her husband Elmer. Survivors include: special family Dean and Renee Fischer and family of Reedsville, goddaughter Marcia Wendt of Brillion, special friend Jolene Wellner of Manitowoc, cousins, and other special family members and friends. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Robert Hankwitz. Entombment will be at Knollwood Mausoleum. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com A special thank you to the staff of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation for their care of Margaret.