ALBERT — Elaine Helen Crouse, 92, passed away Oct. 11, 2026, at Medicalodges, in Great Bend, Kan. She was born Nov. 23, 1933, in rural Otis, to Herman and Cecilia (Garvert) Mauler. Elaine married Morris Dale Crouse May 28, 1957, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. He passed away Feb. 7, 2002.

Elaine lived her life as a housewife and homemaker in Albert. She took pride in taking care of her children and her husband, with faith, patience, and love. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She selflessly volunteered her time and compassion at CKMC, Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.), and Interfaith Ministries. Her ability to connect with people shaped many friendships along the way. She treasured time in fellowship at Albert Senior Center.

Survivors include sons, David Crouse of Lindsborg, Daniel Crouse of Asheville, N.C., Donald Crouse of Great Bend, Douglas Crouse of Salina, and Dennis Crouse of Great Bend; daughter, Evelyn Hoglund of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Daniel Crouse, Jr., Andrea Crouse, Melissa Crouse, Briana Keck, Raven Crouse, Sarah, Jonathan; and great-grandchildren, Cecelia, Brynn, Noah, Oaken, Holden, Calloway, Amara, Aspen and Iris. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Morris Crouse; brothers, Ralph Mauler and Ed Mauler and sister, Rosemary Raftery.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Burial will follow at St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation will be available 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made out to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

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Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 15, 2026