Tiney Kroeg

Tiney Celetta Kroeg, age 79, of Lawrence, MI passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at home. Tiney was born December 1, 1935 in Bells, Tennessee the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Bolton) Rininger, both of whom precede her in passing. The family moved to the South Haven area when she was five years old. In 1953 the family moved to Lawrence, where she would spend the rest of her life. Tiney married Richard "Dick" Kroeg on June 5, 1955 and for the last 60 years, they enjoyed each others love and devotion. Tiney opened up Tiney's Beauty Salon in the back of Dick's Barber Shop in Lawrence and operated it for a number of years, until health issues caused her to retire. Dick survives, along with a son; Rick (Cheryl) Kroeg and their son; Travis of Charlotte, three brothers; James (Sandy) Rininger of Hart, Ray (Jane) Rininger of El Cajon, California, and Charles (Diane) Rininger of San Diego, California. She is also survived by a sister-in-law; Janice Wilson of Galesburg, two brother-in-laws; Elmer Kroeg of Paw Paw and Robert Kroeg of Galesburg and several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. to noon; Friday, October 9 at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Paw Paw, where the service to honor her memory will commence at noon. As to her wishes, cremation will follow the service. Memorial donations in Tiney's name may be made to the Arthritis Association or to the church.