JOHN M. KRAGEwas born in Elmhurst, Illinois on April 25, 1948 the son of the late Irwin and Vivian Sanders Krage.On October 5, 1997 he was united in marriage to Cynthia A. Cleary, who survives.Mr. Krage was owner for 45 years of Krage Motorsports. He was a member of St. Mary\'s Catholic Church. Mr. Krage was also a United States Army Veteran, he served in Germany and was member of Honor Guard.Mr. Krage departed this life on January 20, 2012 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 63 years, 8 months and 26 days.In addition to his wife, Cynthia of Savannah, Tennessee, he is survived by one son, John M. Krage, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Lombard, Illinoisone grandchild, Kyle James Krage