Elizabeth Marie Cronk

Elizabeth Marie Cronk

Elizabeth Marie Cronk, 86 of La Crosse, died peacefully surrounded by her family members on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1927 in La Crosse to Melvin and Laura (Jerome) Lounsbrough. On February 2, 1947 she married Calvin C. Cronk in La Crosse. Marie was a very caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. All whos lives she touched knew they were wrapped in a very special circle of love. She was a fabulous cook and baker and enjoyed flower gardening. In addition to her husband Calvin, she is survived by a daughter; Laura (David) Gillies of La Crosse; granddaughter, Jensyn Gillies of Madison; two sisters, Violet Johnson and Shirley Barton both of La Crosse; a brother, William (Carol) Lounsbrough of La Crosse, along with several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, John Cronk in 2009 and two brothers, Herb and Melvin Lounsbrough. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 2thndth at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services, 200 West Avenue South, La Crosse with Pastor David Baldukas officiating. A private family burial will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church, 2100 Bainbridge St., La Crosse, WI 54603. Maries family would like a special thank you extended to the Gundersen-Lutheran medical staff in the E.R. and critical care unit for their care and support to Marie and her family. Also to Pastor David Baldukas of Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church for his support and spiritual guidance.