Phyllis' Obituary
Phyllis A. Kronebusch passed away on April 2, 2024, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. She was born in San Diego, CA in 1945 to parents, Florence and Donatus Kronebusch. She was raised on the family farm north of Conrad and graduated from Conrad High School. Phyllis went on to attend Fort Wright and Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA. She graduated with a BA in Accounting from Carroll College. She also graduated from the Clinical Pastoral Education program at UCSF Medical Facility in San Francisco. She worked in the healthcare, education and telecommunication industries. She volunteered with Hospice and supported the Great Falls Rescue Mission.
Phyllis was concerned with the vitality of our environment and was involved with Sunburst Unlimited and Growing Place groups. She planted cottonwood seedlings along the Missouri River banks, helped with the Gardens from Garbage project and traveled to India, Turkey, Costa Rica, Bosnia and Bermuda.
Phyllis loved music whether it was singing, playing the piano or guitar, or attending the symphony. It was only natural that she and Wayne C. Peterson, UGF music professor and professional musician, would meet, fall in love and marry in 1992. Wayne preceded Phyllis in death; along with her parents; and numerous aunts and uncles. Phyllis is survived by her sisters, Jean Kronebusch, Theresa Kiss, and Anita Fisher of Great Falls; and her brother, Paul (Bonnie) Kronebusch of Conrad.
A special thanks for the excellent care Phyllis received at Benefis West Senior Care Unit and Peace Hospice. The family appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks that in lieu of flowers, you consider donating to the Great Falls Rescue Mission or Peace Hospice.
A celebration of Phyllis's life will be held on her birthday, May 15, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, Great Falls, MT.
