Carolyn R. Ruth Ronnebaum

Carolyn Ruth Ronnebaum, 93 years old of Rural Cassopolis, passed to her rest Feb. 3, 2023 at Hanson Hospice House, Stevensville after an illness. She was born Dec. 1, 1929 in Dayton, KY, the daughter of Elmis and Ruth (Blyly) Atkins and was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edwardsburg. She did a few clerical jobs, one being payroll clerk for White Hall Lab in Elkhart and worked in the start of computer technology as a key punch operator.

Carolyn was married Dec. 30, 1950 in Bellevue, KY to Albert Paul Ronnebaum, and he passed Jan. 3, 1988. Surviving are their children; Thomas Albert (Elaine) Ronnebaum of Orion, MI, Bruce Anthony (Sindy) Ronnebaum of Cassopolis, and Karen Ruth Ronnebaum of Cassopolis. There are three grandchildren; Katy Ronnebaum, Josh (Boyd) Ronnebaum and Jon (Samantha) Ronnebaum and three great-grandchildren; Ace Gaines, Ellie Ronnebaum-Gaines and Vada Ronnebaum. Family who preceded Carolyn in passing are her parents, her beloved husband, Albert and a sister, Beatrice Amanns.

Family and friends may gather on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, 26863 West Main Street, Edwardsburg. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, Feb. 8,2023 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 24832 US-12, East, Edwardsburg, with one hour of visitation before the service at the church. Officiating will be Father Raj Nathan MSFS, pastor of the church. Interment will be in Birch Lake Cemetery, Calvin Township.

Arrangements are by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg.