Aunt Doris you were always there for me as a kid.. you always did what you thought was right.. my life took turns which made me not take the opportunity to thank you or say I love you ... You will missed for eternity.....

Posted by Thomas ray on July 8, 2022

On behalf of the Michigan Conference Spouses Association of the United Methodist Church, we would like to express our sympathy and appreciation for the ministry which Doris and her husband have given. May God bless the family with rich memories of their lives. Jackie Euper for the MC CSA

Posted by Jacqueline K Euper on October 28, 2021

First time, we met Doris in her daughter Carol’s house for supper. Actually, I was very nervous because we immigrated to this country not long and worried if we disturbed an American family’s reunion. Doris was very nice and talked with us, likes a grandma for us that made us feel we are kind of part of this family. We all miss Doris’s smile and nice. See you in Heaven, Doris!

Posted by Runmei Shen on October 3, 2021

I knew Doris for many years. I loved and admired her. I loved to listen to her sing. I admired the quilts she made and her many fine characteristics. I send my condolence to the family, and I have prayed that God will grant you peace and comfort.

Posted by Karen Madsen on October 2, 2021

I had the privilege of getting to know Doris over the last 3 years as the music therapist at Heritage Community where she lived. Contrary to many of her peers, Doris was very clear from day 1 that she liked her music to be up-tempo and in soprano keys! We sang and sang, and her charm and captivating skills as an entertainer were irresistible! She brought so much joy to me and to the community not only with her singing, but also with her loving spirit and her sparkling wit. A few months ago after we sang (from Oklahoma).. "I've got a beautiful feeling everything's goin my way," she turned to me and without missing a beat said, "until tax time." She was singing with passion and gusto up until her very last days, and her legacy will continue on in my work with so many songs and parts of songs that she taught me over the years. What a life! What a spirit! Much love to all her family and friends. Rest in peace and eternal song, Doris.

Posted by Caitlyn Bodine on September 29, 2021

I met Mrs. Kraushaar when I was a 10 year-old 5th grader at Union School in Saline. She taught me about show tunes, and introduced me to Musical Theatre. We sang songs from The Music Man and Barnum in class. I loved singing with her and being in her choirs in Middle School. She always encouraged me to be my best. She was a kind soul who taught me to love music even more than I already did. I remember running into her at Mervyns many years after graduation. She recognized me right away and we chatted for almost an hour. I will never ever forget her. She was simply amazing. <3

Posted by Christine Dotson Blossom on September 28, 2021

Doris was an amazing asset to Saline Area Schools and the Saline Area Players as well as all the various groups she sang with. She was effervescent...always smiling. My thoughts and prayers go to her family.

Posted by Susan Keezer on September 28, 2021

Doris was an amazing woman. She and her husband Don were influential in my life during their years at Saline Methodist Church. I was actively involved in the choir and rhythmic worship directed by Doris. When she and Don were directors of the Methodist Choir Camp near Port Huron I became a camper for three years and loved the music and fellowship with other campers. These were some of my fondest memories from my teenage years and the Kraushaar’s created the opportunities and taught lasting values and talents through their models. Doris sang at our wedding 50 years ago and my memories of Doris will always remain very special. Thank you Doris for the memories! 🎶

Posted by Anita Larson Acree on September 27, 2021

Doris’s husband Don married my husband and I in 1970. My mother, Betty Washburn, was active in the United Methodist Church in Saline and enjoyed Doris and Dan. Betty was also a teacher and a counselor in Saline Community Schools. We thought highly of Doris and Don.

Posted by Susan Washburn Johnson on September 27, 2021

I have very fond memories of my favorite music teacher from the late 60's/early 70's. She was such an inspiration to a young person and music/choir was my favorite class! My sympathies to your family and may God give you strength and peace during this time.

Posted by Jenny (Burman) Escott on September 27, 2021

Dear Carol, Kevin, Ned and family, Doris was such a special lady in my life when growing up in the Methodist Church. She was an amazing choir director and always encouraged me to keep singing and I did. She touched so many lives and I thank God that I was one of those blessed ones. She is now singing with the Angel's. God bless and comfort you all.

Posted by Sue Carter Mulka on September 27, 2021