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Mary Etta Kronbetter

Mary Etta Kronbetter

  • May 4, 1928 - January 31, 2012
  • Saint Joseph, Michigan
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“Bill and Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother, Bill. We know she will remain in your hearts always. ”
1 of 4 | Posted by: Deb and Rob - Eau Claire, MI

“Dear Kronbetters and Betty... Eaman school days were a while ago, but they sure made some good memories. Mary Etta and I were involved in lots of...Read More » ”
2 of 4 | Posted by: Marnie Webar - St. Joseph, MI

“Bill and Patti ~ Praying for peace in your hearts during this time of loss. Bill, I know your mother loved you very much. What a blessing. Much...Read More » ”
3 of 4 | Posted by: Lora Brown - Jenison, MI - friend

“Rod and I live in California now. I once worked with Mary Etta at The Jung Agency. Please know I send my thoughts and condolences to you Walter and...Read More » ”
4 of 4 | Posted by: Joan Stewart - San Diego, CA


Mary Etta Kronbetter, 83, of St. Joseph, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Christopher Noffke officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, February 3, 2012 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Those wishing to share a memory of Mary Etta may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Mary Etta was born May 4, 1928 in South Bend, IN to Walter & Iva Mae (Steimle) Kolberg. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1945. She then attended the Chicago Institute of Music. On April 4, 1948 she married Walter Kronbetter in Sodus, MI. Mary Etta worked for Fred Jung Real Estate for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, crafts, gardening and traveling.

Mary Etta is survived by her husband Walter Kronbetter of St. Joseph; daughter Cheryl (John) Kobrin of Jackson, MI; son William (Patricia) Kronbetter of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren Jennifer Kobrin, Sharon Kobrin and Ryan Kronbetter; sister Betty Edinborough of Coloma; Mary Etta was preceded in death by her parents.