Kimberly Marie Krase went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at KU Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Kim was born on July 5, 1978, to Denny and Adele Koehn in Greeley, Colorado.
A proud 1997 graduate of Canton Galva High School, she went on to receive her Bachelors of Social Work from Fort Hays State University in 2001 and her Masters of Social Work from Newman University in 2002.
Kim married Charles Quincy Krase on August 5, 2000. To this union, they welcomed Emma Grace on April 17, 2005, and Rory Cane on August 21, 2008.
Kim is survived by her loving husband, Quincy Krase, and their cherished children, Emma and Cane, of the home; her parents, Denny and Adele Koehn; her brother, Mike (Nicole) Koehn; her mother-in-law, Sandra Jean Krase; her sisters-in-law Gretchen (LG) Moore and Heather (Brad) Minnick; and her nieces and nephews whom she loved; Chance Koehn, Samantha Moore (Josiah Herrera), Jake Moore (Amelia Hoelting), Gannon Minnick and Bennett Minnick.
She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Roger Krase, on August 28, 2018.
Kim loved her family, and they were the center of her world. She was incredibly proud to be Quincy’s wife and often spoke with admiration and gratitude for his strength and unwavering support. She was beyond proud of her children. Kim deeply admired Emma’s strength, confidence, and willingness to speak her mind and Cane’s kindness, focus, and remarkable intelligence. Her face would light up whenever she talked about them - it was clear to all how much her family meant to her.
Kim loved serving people. She began her career as a Hospice Social Worker. Later, she worked as a school counselor for both the Canton-Galva and McPherson School Districts, ending her career as a school counselor at McPherson Middle School. Kim was known for her rare combination of welcoming warmth and focused determination. She was deeply kind and compassionate, always willing to pause and offer support to a student, colleague, or family in need. At the same time, she approached her work with a strong sense of purpose and drive to make things better. Kim didn’t shy away from challenges - she faced them head-on, often leading the way in finding thoughtful, creative solutions.
Kim & Quincy became a part of the Galva Christian Church family early in their marriage. She made her profession of faith and was baptized on July 23, 2003.
She found ways to use her gifts of creativity and organization, such as directing Vacation Bible School for several years. Drawing in friends to dream with her, build sets, be silly with the youth and share God's word blessed children and adults.
She shared what was important to her, with those around, like providing leadership for Dave Ramsey classes and being an active participant in Sunday School class. Additional responsibilities she accepted include Deaconess, Deacon, Elder and Board Secretary. Even with her cancer diagnosis, she still agreed to serve her church as the Financial Secretary for 2025.
Kim also had another passion in life - basketball. She loved playing the sport as a kid, and then later became a coach. Coach Krase brought a fire and focus to the court that set her apart. She was driven, fiercely competitive, and deeply committed to her players. She coached with the same passion she lived with, pouring her heart into every game, every practice, and every team she led. As a coach or spectator, Kim had a different voice level when it came to basketball - fierce, focused, and intense. Kim could be heard yelling, “box out,” or “that wouldn’t have happened if you followed your shot” from across the gym. One of her fellow coaches commented that her “love of the game of basketball was shared by how she enthusiastically coached and embraced her players.”
Kim had an unmistakable love - some might say obsession - with cats, the color purple, Hocus Pocus, school lunch strawberries and bananas, and her most beloved Mountain Dew.
When faced with her cancer diagnosis, Kim approached it with the same strength, grace, and resolve that defined every part of her life. She met this challenge head-on and with quiet courage, never losing her focus or her faith. Through it all, Kim hoped to serve as a witness - demonstrating love, resilience, and peace even in the hardest moments.
Kim’s legacy is one of fierce love, unwavering strength, and unfiltered joy. She was full of mischief and light - always ready with a witty comeback, a dose of tough love, or a laugh that filled the room. She lived with authenticity and grit, often tossing out a signature “sorry about your bad luck” with a smirk and twinkle in her eye when someone needed a little nudge to shake it off and move forward. Whether you needed a listening ear or a reality check, Kim showed up with both warmth and honesty. She leaves behind a deep imprint on the lives she touched - reminding us to show up for each other, speak truth with kindness, find joy even in the struggle, and ultimately, keep our focus on the promise of eternal life with our Lord and Savior.
The family welcomes you to a celebration of Kim’s life on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at the Galva Christian Church, 400 Northview Rd., Galva, KS 67443. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 7231 Southeast 150th Avenue, Norwich, KS 67118. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 11, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Galva Christian Church.
Memorial donations are suggested to and can be made payable to Quincy Krase (for Emma and Cane’s Education Fund) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.