1920
Blanche
2018
Blanche Victoria Cronen
November 10, 1920 — May 7, 2018
Blanche Cronen was born on November 10, 1920 in Montevideo, Minnesota to Ernie and Hattie (Rear) Otterholt. She was baptized at Big Bend Lutheran Church and confirmed in May of 1934. In 1940, she graduated from the Milan High School. Blanche was united in marriage to Lloyd Cronen on October 10, 1940. They lived and farmed in Grace Township, Chippewa County and then moved into Benson in 1977. She was an active member of the Big Bend Lutheran Church and later the Jevnaker Lutheran Church before becoming a member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church.
She was a member of the Sons of Norway and active in the church ladies WELCA. She loved gardening, baking, dancing, playing cards with friends, going to county fairs, 4-H meetings, softball games, watching her three sons at wrestling matches, and most of all being with her family and grandchildren.
Blanche is survived by two sons, William “Bill” (Sharon) of Benson and Gerald “Jerry” (Betty) of Montevideo; and daughter-in-law Connie Cronen of Alexandria. Grandchildren: Cindy (Chad) Connelly of Benson, Cheri (James) Hughes of Montevideo, Eric Cronen of Montevideo, Natasha (Matthew) Mortenson of Danvers, Mary (Aaron) Sanders of Montevideo, Sarah (Sean) McManus of Mpls., and Rachel (Adam) Skare of Victoria. Eight great-grandchildren: Layton and Marissa Connelly, Grace and Cowan Mortenson, Patrick and Anna Sanders, and Maxwell and Nora Skare.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lloyd in 1981; son Dennis; granddaughter Anne Cronen; and sister LaBonna and brother-in-law Al Borchers.
Blanche’s family wants to extend their appreciation and thank you for all of your prayers and support. Thank you to Pastor Wiese and the church ladies for serving the lunch. A special thank you to the Meadow Lane Healthcare Center for giving Blanche such great loving care.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, May 10, 2018
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
Visitation
Friday, May 11, 2018
9:30 - 10:30 am (Central time)
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
Funeral Service
Friday, May 11, 2018
Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
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