Obituary: Marion Elizabeth Kranstover

Marion Elizabeth Kranstover (Nee Keller) entered into the fullness of Eternal Life on April 19, 2013 at the age of 86.

Resident of Alexian Village of Milwaukee, former longtime resident of Fox Point. Beloved wife for 65 years of Richard F. Kranstover. Loving mother of Jeanne (Larry) Lucier, Kathy (Bob) Emery, Mary Sue Kranstover (Mark Davis), Diane (Mark) Price and Linda (Curt) Lundeen. Cherished grandmother of Claudine Lucier (Michael Butterworth), Alex Lucier, Adam (Ali) Emery, Matthew Davis, Caroline and Allison Price, and John and Sarah Lundeen. Dear sister of Arlene Roberts and dear sister-in-law of William Kranstover.Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and good friends.

As a young woman Marion loved to dance, and she continued to dance through life as a sweet and loving person, with a gentle soul, who always had a kind word for others. She was an equestrienne, but most of all, she was the epitome of a real lady.

While attending Mount Mary College, Marion met the love of her life, Richard Kranstover, and they married in 1948. Together they raised five daughters, who remained her pride and joy. She was a wonderful mother who adored her family and never missed a family activity or event. She found immense joy in the birth of her seven grandchildren and she dearly loved each and every one of them.

Marion was active in the Christ Child Society and the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin. She served on the board of the Visiting Nurses Association and St. Catherine’s Residence. She also volunteered at St. Mary’s Hospital for many years and was a longtime member of St. Monica Parish in Whitefish Bay. She will be greatly missed but will live on in the hearts of all whose lives she touched.

In loving memory of Marion, memorials in her name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, 620 South 76th Street, Suite 160, Milwaukee, WI 53214 or to Mount Mary College, 2900 North Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI 53222. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Caregivers and support staff from Stowell Associates for their help throughout these past few years.

Obituary provided by Feerick Funeral Home