Mary Kathryn Kroth

October 26, 1925 - May 29, 2022

Mary Kathryn Kroth, 96, of Edina, Minnesota passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022 surrounded by her children. She was born October 26, 1925 to Stanley and Kathryn Panfil in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She attended Marywood Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 0n June 25, 1949 she married the love of her life Thomas E. Kroth. Mary spent most of her life as a homemaker extraordinaire. She enjoyed travel, especially to Italy, Ireland and Naples, Florida. She also enjoyed gardening, art and history. Mary was a devout Catholic and her faith was very important to her throughout her life. She was a long-time member of the Athena Women's Club of Edina. She and Tom were also active members of the Linden Hills Dance Club. Mary never missed the Michigan-Minnesota football game for the "Little Brown Jug". She loved to shop and dine out with family and friends. Mary will be remembered fondly for her creativity, her fun-loving spirit and her ability to make every occasion special. Preceded in death by loving husband of 46 years Thomas Edward Kroth, and son John Thomas Kroth. Survived by children Barbara (Norbert) Welch, Jennifer (Lee) Giorgi, Robert (Nancy) Kroth, Gregory (Mary) Kroth, Elizabeth (Bill) Manning, daughter-in-law Marci Kroth, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and many extended family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 8th at 11 AM, visitation one hour prior at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 5071 Eden Ave, Edina. Burial will take place at Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. The family wishes to offer special thanks to the compassionate and skilled caregivers from English Rose Suites and Grace Hospice of Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis www.cctwincities.org Or Grace Hospice of Minneapolis www.gracecaring.org