Evelyn R. Krone

Evelyn “Fluff” R. Krone, 83, of Berrien Springs, died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the Buchanan Meadows Living Center of natural causes. She was born August 17, 1925 in Buchanan, MI to Clyde and LaVerne (Weaver) Burgoyne. On April 18, 1941, in Bryan, OH, she married Arthur Krone who preceded her in death. Evelyn loved to cook, quilt and read. She was an avid gardener and a 4-H leader for boys cooking. Most of all, she enjoyed time with her family. Surviving are children, Karen (Robert) Koebel, Michael Krone and Marcina (William) Hoge of Berrien Springs, Cynthia Krone of Niles, MI and Christopher Krone of Baroda, MI; brother, Lawrence Burgoyne of Buchanan, and sister Betty Lolmaugh, of Buchanan; grand children, Rebecca (Cameron) Downey, Elizabeth Koebel, Paul (Shelly) Hoge and Mark Hoge; nine great grand children; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, George Burgoyne, Sr. The funeral service will be Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Berrien Springs, MI. Pastor Gary Miller and Rev. Carl W. Bassett will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Buchanan. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 11 at 5-8 pm at the Swem Funeral Home, Buchanan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 9123 George Ave., Berrien Springs, MI, 49103 or to Hospice at Home, Inc., 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Friends may visit the online guestbook at www.swemfuneralhome.com.