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December

Visitation at Funeral Home

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Friday, December 12, 2025

James W. Cannan Funeral Home

3155 Orchard Park Road

Orchard Park, New York, United States

Friday

December

Funeral Service

1:00 pm

Friday, December 12, 2025

James W. Cannan Funeral Home

3155 Orchard Park Road

Orchard Park, New York, United States

Final Resting Place

Forest Lawn Cemetery

1411 Delaware Ave

Buffalo, New York, United States

John Melia posted a condolence

Friday, December 5, 2025

In Memory of Mike Kruse It was a shock to hear of Mike’s passing. I first met Mike in 1997 when we were classmates at the Disabled American Veterans National Service Officer Training Academy in Denver, Colorado. That was a formative time for many of us, and Mike stood out immediately—quick with a smile, contagious with his laugh, and the kind of person who made long days feel lighter. We stayed in touch throughout our careers, both at DAV and later at the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Mike served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, and he continued that service long after hanging up the uniform. He helped countless veterans and their families secure the benefits they earned, and he did it with sincerity, professionalism, and heart. He was a proud advocate—someone who made the veteran community, and this country, better through his work. To Mike’s family, I offer my deepest condolences. He was one of the good ones. We’ll see you on the other side, brother. John Melia

Sharon Hogue uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Q: What was one of the qualities of Michael that you loved most? A: The most memorable moments of Mike that I will always remember is his kindness towards me... every time we would meet he would give me a big bear hug ! We use to talk for hours on different topics and laugh he use to say it's going to work out mom your going too win "" pch "" ok, Mike talk to God were overdue!! I will always miss you love Sharon and Lucian Hogue.

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Michael J. Kruse

1971 - 2025

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