This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ALLEN, BYARS, CHRISTIE, CRONK, DEGRAFF, FURROW, HOLTRUST, NAYLOR, PRATT, ROSCOE, TURNES, WALTON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/626 Message Board Post: THE HASTINGS BANNER, Hastings, Mich., Thurs., Apr. 4, 2002, Pg. 6, Col. 3, Obit. 2 GORDON D. CRONK FREEPORT - Gordon D. CRONK, age 65, of Freeport, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1936 in Hastings, the son of Homer and Leta (NAYLOR) CRONK. He graduated from Hastings High School. Gordon served in the United States Army from 1955-1957. He married Bonita J. WALTON Feb. 6, 1965. His employment consisted of Chrome Plating Foreman in Grand Rapids, Salvage Yard and Maintenance man at Saskatoon Golf Club in Alto. Gordon enjoyed fishing, camping, and repairing items. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Bill ROOT; brother, William (Jim) CRONK; nephew, Eric CRONK; grandson, Eric ROSCOE; father-in-law, Ralph WALTON; brother-in-laws, James WALTON and Gordon ALLEN. Surviving is his wife of 37 years, Bonita J. CRONK of Freeport; daughters, Luanne ROSCOE and fiancee, Greg DEGRAFF of Paw Paw, Brenda TURNES of Gun Lake; step-daughter, Norma PRATT of Hastings; step-son, Dale (Lois) BYARS of Freeport; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother, Roger (Jean) CRONK of Woodland, aunt, Helen FURROW of Hastings; five brother-in-laws and five sister-in-laws; mother-in-law, Grace WALTON; two very special fishing buddies, Terry HOLTRUST and Ben CHRISTIE. Respecting his wishes no visitation will be held. Cremation has taken place and memorial graveside services will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Freeport Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.