Gaye Kruse, age 71 of Tyler, formerly of White SD, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Tyler Healthcare Center. According to her wishes no public services will be held at this time.   Online condolences may be directed to www.stephensfuneralservice.com .  Stephens Funeral Service -Tyler Area Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Gaye is survived by her husband, Glenn Kruse, of 5 ½ years; stepchildren Ryan Kruse of Tyler and Kayla (Nicholas) Schulze of Holland and their son Traeten; niece Christine and husband Joe of Sioux Falls and their daughter Lexi; and numerous other relatives and friends.   She is preceded in death by her parents and first husband Bob Liesinger.