Ursula Mary Kronebusch

Anoka, MN Ursula Mary Kronebusch, 97, formerly of the Rollingstone area, died of natural causes, after starting her normal daily routine, Monday August 7, 2006 at her home in Anoka. She was born April 11, 1909 in Rollingstone to John B. and Virginia (Frisch) Kronebusch. Ursula was raised on the family farm near Rollingstone and she never married. Following her mothers death she continued to live with and care for her father. Upon her father's death, Ursula became housekeeper for the priests at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Altura. Later moving to the Twin Cities, she was employed by the Hawkinson family of Roseville as a live in housekeeper in the home of their father. Ursula is survived by brothers; Norbert E. Kronebusch of Winona and Stephen F. Kronebusch of Rollingstone, and sisters; Virginia Ann Scherbring of Rollingstone and Veronica Koelbl of LaCrosse, WI. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Paul and Richard Kronebusch and two sisters; Adeltrude Schultz and Mildred Lethert. Ursula is also survived by sister-in-law Lucille Kronebusch of Rochester and brother-in-laws; Clarence Scherbring of Rollingstone and Paul Lethert of St Paul. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. There will be a Funeral Mass at 2PM Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone with the Reverend Donald Lovas officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery at Oak Ridge. Friends may gather from 1-2 PM Tuesday at the church. Ursula's life was a study in religion, resourcefulness and frugality. "Never ask for more than you need, never need more than you have." Please share your memory of Ursula at her on-line Guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Ursula's preference was that any cash memorial be put to good use, made payable to the Ursula M Kronebusch Funeral Fund, Little Sisters of the Poor or Our Lady of Good Council. Ursula also loved flowers. Memorials or flowers should be delivered in care of Hoff Funeral Home-St Charles Chapel, PO Box 576, St. Charles, MN 55972, who is assisting the family in preserving Ursula's wishes.