Lorraine Julianna Crone
February 20, 1931 – August 20, 2017

Mrs. Lorraine Julianna (nee Kunz) Crone of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, Watson, SK, (and formerly of Engelfeld, SK), passed away at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, on Sunday, August 20, 2017.  She was 86 years of age.  Lorraine was born on February 20, 1931, to Albert and Bertha (nee Epp) Kunz at home on their farm in the Annaheim, SK, district.  She was raised there and attended Harvest School in the area.  On October 10, 1950, Lorraine married Cleo Crone.  They began their life together on their farm north of Englefeld.  Lorraine and Cleo were blessed with the birth of their only child, Ken.  Eventually, Ken joined the farming operation and later, his son Craig became the third generation to take part.  Upon retiring from farming, Lorraine and Cleo enjoyed spending their summers at Barrier Lake.  As well, over the years, Lorraine spent many fulfilling hours baking, crocheting, and engaging in other crafts.  Lorraine will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Kathleen Crone; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren:  Craig (Pam) Crone and their children Cody and Payton; Loriann (Bryan) Bowman and their children Alexandra and Erik; and Tracey Crone; one brother, Simon Kunz; two sisters-in-law:  Martha Kunz and Marie Kunz; and by many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband, Cleo Crone (September 10, 2014); parents, Albert and Bertha (nee Epp) Kunz; six brothers:  Michael (Christine) Kunz, Albert (Josephine) Kunz, Lawrence Kunz (in infancy), Bernard (Elsie) Kunz, Phillip Kunz, and Engelbert Kunz; four sisters:  Rose (Joe) Weber, Thekla (Henry) Bley, Bertha (William) Bohmann, and Hildegarde Kunz (in infancy); and by sister-in-law Pauline Kunz.  The Funeral Mass was offered at Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Englefeld, on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Francis Akomeah.  Others taking part were:  Erik Bowman, crossbearer; Loriann Bowman and Bryan Bowman, scripture readers; Loriann Bowman and Tracey Crone, intentions; Alexandra Bowman and Payton Crone, giftbearers; Allan and Julie Kirzinger, and Joan and Lloyd Gerspacher, memorial table attendants; and Tracey Crone, eulogist.  Music ministry was provided by director Manny Lefebvre, organist Sandra Athmer, and members of the Holy Guardian Angels Parish Choir.  Pallbearers were Craig Crone, Pam Crone, Loriann Bowman, Bryan Bowman, Tracey Crone, and Cody Crone.  Interment followed at Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Quill Plains Centennial Lodge Heritage Garden, the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund, or the Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Cemetery Fund.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)