Laura A. Cruse

Laura Cruse, 52, of Parsons, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at her home.  Her death was unexpected.

Laura Ann Hicks was born on November 12, 1969, to Donald E. and Julianne (Daley) Hicks in Holton, Kansas.  In 1974, Laura moved with her family to Parsons, where she grew up and attended school, graduating from Parsons High School in 1988.

She was an administrative assistant for Cedar Cottage at the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center.

A proud mother and grandmother, her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family.

On October 5, 1990, Laura and Scott Cruse were married in Miami, Oklahoma.  The couple later divorced.

Survivors include:

Two sons – Brett Cruse (Bianca) of Parsons, Kansas

Zach Cruse of the home

One daughter – Sara Cruse (Bryce) of Altamont, Kansas

Four grandsons – Dean, Henry, Easton and Carson

One brother – John Hicks (Tiffany) of Parsons, Kansas

One sister – Terri Jacobson of Lawrence, Kansas

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Hicks; her mother and step-father, Julianne and Charley Stevenson; and her sister, Julianne Hicks.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.

Memorials are suggested to benefit her grandchildren's education.  Please make checks payable to the Laura Cruse Grandchildren's Education Fund.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.