Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Thursday, January 07, 2021
Location: 6:53 a.m., at her home
 
 
Age: 97
Date of Birth: Wednesday, February 07, 1923
Birth place: Johnston City, Illinois

 

 
Father: Elmer Roach
 
Mother: Mary ( Kummer ) Roach
 
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Lee had lived in the Monticello, Indiana, most all of her life.
Funeral Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021
Funeral Location: 12:00 (noon, Arpil 17, 2021, Memorial Funeral Mass at the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 543 S. Main Street, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.
Clergy: Father Chris Miller of the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
Private for the Family.
Visitation will be:
Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon), Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Our Lady of The Lakes Catholic Church, 543 S. Main Street, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.
Biographical Information:
Lee was born and raised in Johnston City, Illinois, and was one of ten children. She and her late husband, (former mayor) Richard J. “Dick” Cronch, eventually settled in Monticello, Indiana. Lee had worked for the City of Monticello, Indiana, Clerks Office for several years, until her retirement. She was a member of the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church of Monticello, Indiana. Lee had a great love of animals and loved many baby cats, dogs, and birds throughout the years. She was active in golfing, bowling, and many other activities. Lee had a multitude of friends that she used to sit around the front round table at Kinser’s Bakery of Monticello, Indiana, having coffee, with, trying to settle all the problems of the world.

Special Services:
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church of Monticello, Indiana. Envelopes can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.
Marriage Information: On May 1, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, she married the love of her life Richard J. "Dick" Cronch; he passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014.
Survivors include:
Brother, Kenneth Roach; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Great Great Nieces, Great Great Nephews, Cousins, and numerous Friends; Good Friends, Phyllis, Susie, andKaryl.
Preceded in Death:
Parents, Elmer and Mary (Kummer) Roach; Husband, (former Mayor) Richard J. "Dick" Cronch; Four (4) Sisters, Juanita, Wanda, Sylvia, and Marvis; Four (4) Brothers, John, Robert, Allen, and David.
Arrangements by:
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.