Marianne (Lukacs) Kronenberg

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Kronenberg-Marianne (Lukacs), of Needham, MA and formerly of Cleveland, Chicago and Hungary, passed away May 5, 2026.

Beloved wife of the late Marvin Kronenberg. Devoted mother of Judy Bruenjes and her husband Mike, and of Jerry Kronenberg and his wife Karen, and of the late Alan Kronenberg. Cherished grandmother of David and Lily Bruenjes, as well as loving sister in law of Ron and Wilma Kronenberg, and the beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Good friend of many, including her caregiver Princessa Clendinen.

Daughter of the late Lilly and Jozsef Lukacs. Marianne survived the Holocaust in Budapest, Hungary, and came to the United States in 1956, where she quickly became one of the first female graduates of Case Institute of Technology with a mechanical-engineering degree. After raising her children, she had a successful career as a technical trainer at many computer firms.

Funeral Services at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd., Wayland, MA on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon, followed by a reception at The Villa, 124 E Plain St., Wayland.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Marianne’s memory may be made to any charity of your choice.