JULIANN M. KROUS (nee Murphy) passed away peacefully at the age of 47. Beloved wife and best friend of Bruce; loving mother of Jacob, Mackenzie and Hayden; daughter of Adeline (nee Poliafico) and the late Joseph Murphy; sister of Ken (Erica), Rob (Judy), Mike (Kay), Jay (Cindy, Pat (Kendra), Maria Barrett (Bob) and Stephanie Posey (Mark); daughter-in-law of Gladys and Daniel Krous; aunt of Leah, Katie, Lauren, Meghan, Michaela, Justin, Allyson, Owen and Madison Murphy, Jackson, Adam and Jared Barrett; niece, cousin and friend of many. Julie was a true inspiration to all those she met and knew her, especially the fellow teachers and students at St. Jude School in Elyria and Big Walnut School District in Sunbury, OH. Memorial Mass Thursday, April 11, St. Jude Church (590 Poplar St., Elyria) at 11:00 AM. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS WEDNESDAY 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions for the Krous Children Education Fund would be appreciated (please make checks payable to Bruce Krous).