Iona J. Kronk age 85 of Claridon Twp. passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at her home. Iona was born January 1, 1932 in Chardon to William and Addie (nee: Smith) Peck. She graduated from Chardon High School in 1949, attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing, and worked as an RN before joining her husband at Claridon Center Garage, a GMC Truck Dealership from 1961-1988. Iona Jean Peck married Kenneth Kronk in Chardon on December 28, 1957. Iona was an active member of the Claridon Congregational Church, served on the Geauga County Fair Board for 20 years and was a member of the Eastern Star. Along with Ken they owned and operated Houston Lake Camp, a hunting and fishing resort located in Northern Ontario. She was affectionately known as the “Chief Cook and Bottle Washer.” She shared that love of Houston Lake Camp with her family and guests, both during her working years and later in her retirement. Survivors include her son David (Phyllis) Kronk; daughter Karen (Luke) Randall; grandchildren Janet Kronk, Laura Kronk, Joshua Randall and Nathan Randall; great-grandchildren Aiden Kronk, Trevor Deane and Cooper Randall; sister Leona Johnson of Vancouver, WA and her black lab Sam. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Kenneth; brothers Neal, Don and Dean Peck; sisters Mildred Welch and Catherine Tagum. Donations are suggested to the Claridon Congregational Church, 13942 Mayfield Rd, Huntsburg, OH 44046 or the Geauga County Fair Board Foundation, P.O. Box 402, Burton, Ohio 44021. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Claridon Congregational Church, 13942 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, OH. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday February 25, 2017 at the church with burial to follow at Claridon Center Cemetery. Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon.