Rees Funeral Home was established in 1960 by Jerry and Mary Jane Rees. In 1985 they purchased the Olson chapel in Portage. In 1990 James Krause, a longtime employee, and Patricia A. Rees, the Rees' daughter purchased the funeral homes. In 1993 they purchased the Brady funeral home in Lake Station. Patty and Jim have since fully retired.  At that time Jim's son, Josh and his wife, Tory, and Jim's daughter, Julie purchased the funeral homes.  The Krause family and their staff remains dedicated to providing our community with the tradition of a family owned and operated business that believes in service.