Date of Death: January 10, 2026
Service Details
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Edwards Corners Bible Church, 51047 Chamberlain Rd., Marcellus. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastors Alan Carson and Gerald Best officiating. She will be laid to rest at Marcellus Cemetery.
Obituary Notice
Norma Jean (Lausch) Kruger, 92, of Marcellus, went to be with her Lord Saturday, January 10, 2026 at her home.
She was born December 5, 1933 in Berrien Springs, the daughter of Herbert and Arlie Lausch.
On December 17, 1949, Norma married Paul Kurt Kruger Jr., whom she met while helping his family on their fruit farm. Together, the two owned several motels. Each summer, they enjoyed traveling up north to their cabin in the Upper Peninsula where they fished, rode the Gator, and enjoyed life.
Norma loved to play cards, fish, and garden. In the summer she could often be seen traversing her property on the Gator. She also enjoyed time with her family and friends – her Friday morning breakfast with ladies from her church was very important to her.
Holidays were a special time for Norma, when her family gathered together. She could be spicy and very outspoken but always loving – and her family loved her in return.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her son, Eric (Andrea) Kruger of Marcellus, daughters, Gloria (David) Thomas of Three Oaks and Christine (John) McNeal of Marcellus; daughter-in-law, Darcie (Chris) Fox of Marcellus; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Eldon Lausch of Stevensville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Kruger; two sons, Paul and Ronald; and many brothers and sisters.
Additional Information
Donations in Norma’s memory may be directed to Edwards Corners Bible Church or Centrica Care Navigators. Envelopes will be available at the church and at Hohner Funeral Home.
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Chris I’m sorry for the loss of you mom. She was a very sweet person. She adored you. She was good to everyone. Prayers.
What a blessing it was to know Norma and Paul.
She will be greatly missed. ❤️
Cindy and I are not able to get to the funeral but our prayers are with the family. Norma was a great blessing over the years we served as Pastor at Edwards Corners. She was gracious host to our family numerous times not only when we visited but opening their cottage up north to us a couple of times. What a refreshment for us! Norma had a great live for her Lord Jesus Christ, her family and many many others. Looking for to see her and Paul again in the presence of Jesus! Praise the Lord!!
John and I spent time with Norma and Paul through the years when they visited Gloria and Dave Thomas. Norma was a feisty lady and a strong mentor for her family. She seemed to have unlimited energy and was a caregiver and leader. She just took care of things❤️. We will miss this special lady but will hold all the memories close in our hearts.
“Her song may have ended but her melody lingers on”.
Langford Lake will miss her. I never won one game of hand and foot against her. She was so welcoming and we loved seeing her on her gator or in their fishing boat. Blessed to have know you Norma Jean.
That is one lady I will truly miss. I haven’t been able to see her for sometime but she knew I loved her so much. We had some great times together. My late husband Jack and our dear friends.It was always fun being around Paul and Norma. The most precious thing will be seeing them again…all of us are getting closer to being together again. May God comfort the family…
Thais Menges
My aunt Norma was the nicest person you could ever meet. It was always a pleasure to see and talk with her. I am so happy I was able to see her and sit and just talk at the last family reunion. She said she hoped to make it to 93 in January and she did. God has received a good one for sure!!!! Prayers for the family that God gives you peace that you need during this difficult time..