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Margaret “Cookie” Marie Cronenworth of Dyer, IN passed away suddenly on August 26, 2026, at her home. Cookie was born on April 8, 1948, in Laurium, MI to George and Gertrude DeMarois. She attended local schools and graduated with the Calumet High School class of 1966. In 1968 she joined her hand in marriage with George Cronenworth and made their home in Dyer, IN for the last 58 years.
Cookie was employed by First National Bank of Calumet-Lake Linden, MI and then the Munster School District in Munster, IN retiring from there after 25 years of service.
Cookie had many friends and enjoyed the simple things in life, including spending time with her grandchildren. She was a humble woman with a warm smile and quick wit.
Cookie is preceded in death by her husband George who passed away on February 26, 2003, and her parents.
Cookie leaves behind her children Michelle Cronenworth, Chris (Susan) Cronenworth, Holly (John) Cima and Shane (Joanna) Cronenworth. Grandchildren Hailey (Levi) Anttila, Kaden Cronenworth, Braydon and Hunter Cima and Emilee Kathcart. Great grandchildren Wrenley Anttila and Ruby Jo Kathcart. Brothers Paul (Brenda) DeMarois and Robert (Kathleen) DeMarois. Sister-in-law Mary Pitko. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Her final resting place will be in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Cookie’s wishes were for her children to hold a private memorial service which will be held at a later date at the Lake View Cemetery in Calumet, MI.
The Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Lane, St. John, IN is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information 219-365-3474
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