Lynne Kronewitter

Pastor Lynne Marie Kronewitter, of Trufant, formerly of Maston Lake, passed away early Saturday morning, April 17, 2021 at Golden Life Adult Foster Care in Greenville. The daughter of Will Steig & Eva Lucille (Root) Ryan, she was born on August 7, 1943 in Grand Rapids. Lynne earned a Master's degree in Business from Western Michigan University and attended Asbury Seminary in Kentucky. She had many careers over the years, including as a flight attendant, the executive assistant to the president of Zondervan Publishing, and in more recent years in ministry. She spread God's word and love at many churches, including Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church, Harvard Christian Freedom Church, Cowden Lake Christian Church, and Reaching Out For Christ Ministries. She was a blessing to people wherever she went.She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Richard Bryant, and H.J. "Joe" Kronewitter; a step-son, Joseph Marshall "Joe" Kronewitter; a step-daughter, Jean Nelson; and two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Wilder and Patty Ryan. Surviving are a sister, Susan & David Stevens of Hudsonville; step-children, Angie Kronewitter, Corky Kronewitter, Jeff & Candy Kronewitter, and Kevin & Tracy Kronewitter; several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; special niece and caregiver, Elizabeth Ann Wilder-Edwards and her husband, Bryan Edwards, of Trufant; and many other dearly loved nieces, nephews, and friends. Honoring Pastor Lynne's wishes, no services will be held. Instead of flowers, Pastor Lynne would have appreciated contributions to Teen Challenge of West Michigan (an organization that she was a fervent supporter of). Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lynne Kronewitter, please visit our flower store.