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Roberta Cromwell Obituary

Roberta Elizabeth Cromwell, 85, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born on Sept. 24, 1939, to Emory Wells and Minnie (Buchholtz) Wells Hansen in North St. Paul, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her siblings: David (Helen) Wells, Velma (Wayne) Jensen, Clayton (Grace) Wells, Kenneth Wells, Arliss (James) Davis, Theodore (Jorja) Wells and her brother-in-law, Rick Slabaugh.

Per Roberta's wishes, cremation has taken place and she will be buried in Lincoln Township Cemetery next to her parents at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Starks and Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.

She was a wonderful mother loved by all. Roberta was always known for her sensational sense of humor which carried through her entire life.

She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Cromwell; son, Glen (Brenda) Cromwell; grandchildren: Nicole Cromwell and Andrew Cromwell; sister, Terri (Floyd) Jackson; sister-in-law, Elisabeth Wells, numerous nephews and nieces; cousins Betty (Jim) Haynes, Sandy (Duane) Brassow and the rest of Roberta's wonderful family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald-Palladium on May 23, 2025.

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