Bernadine E. Kramer
July 26, 1927 — January 12, 2005
Bernadine E. "Bernie? Kramer, 77, of Walker, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a courageous battle with acute leukemia and diabetes. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker, by the Rev. Gabriel Anderson. Family will greet friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2005, at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Walker, where a rosary will be held at 5:00 p.m. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Walker. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Walker.
Survivors include her children, Kathie (John) Wilkinson of Marion, Keith (Trish) Kramer of Swisher, Kevin (Karen) Kramer of Center Point, Kregg (Marsha) Kramer of Marion, Kristin (Glenn) Williams of Creve Couer, Missouri, Kent (Brenda) Kramer of The Dalles, Oregon, Kurt (Lori) Kramer of Center Point, Karon (Larry) Schladetzky of Walford, DCCS Karol Kramer of El Cajon, California, Kyle Kramer and fiancée Jenny of Center Point and Kay (Art) Johnson of Walker; two brothers, George (Evie) Brecht of Walker and Jim (Barb) Brecht of Center Point; three sisters, Marilyn (Jim) Bordewick of Edina, Minnesota, Elodie Grief of Hiawatha and Elaine (Clark) Dey of Weaverville, North Carolina; a brother-in-law, Leo Horak of Marion; 33 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, (with two expected shortly); and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Don; and a son-in-law, Bob Becktame.
Bernie was born July 26, 1927, the daughter of Bernard and Josephine Van Steenhuyse Brecht in Marengo, Iowa. On July 16, 1947, she was united in marriage to Fay M. Kramer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Walker, Iowa. He died July 26, 2002. A person of enormous talent as a seamstress, Bernie crafted numerous wedding gowns, bridesmaid gowns, prom dresses and other articles for many townspeople and family. She never knew a gown she couldn?t sew. Also a talented artist, Bernie?s greatest God given talent was her ability to take any child in her arms and calm the loudest cry and ease the strongest hurt. Her eyes would light up given the opportunity to hold, love and give comfort to any child. This will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Bernie will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt.
A special thanks to the staff at West Village Care Center, Independence, Mercy Medical Center staff and hospice, Cedar Rapids, Dr. Chirantan Ghosh and Dr. John Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in memory of Bernie and may be directed to Karon Schladetzky, P.O. Box 348, Walford, Iowa 52351.
Survivors include her children, Kathie (John) Wilkinson of Marion, Keith (Trish) Kramer of Swisher, Kevin (Karen) Kramer of Center Point, Kregg (Marsha) Kramer of Marion, Kristin (Glenn) Williams of Creve Couer, Missouri, Kent (Brenda) Kramer of The Dalles, Oregon, Kurt (Lori) Kramer of Center Point, Karon (Larry) Schladetzky of Walford, DCCS Karol Kramer of El Cajon, California, Kyle Kramer and fiancée Jenny of Center Point and Kay (Art) Johnson of Walker; two brothers, George (Evie) Brecht of Walker and Jim (Barb) Brecht of Center Point; three sisters, Marilyn (Jim) Bordewick of Edina, Minnesota, Elodie Grief of Hiawatha and Elaine (Clark) Dey of Weaverville, North Carolina; a brother-in-law, Leo Horak of Marion; 33 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, (with two expected shortly); and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Don; and a son-in-law, Bob Becktame.
Bernie was born July 26, 1927, the daughter of Bernard and Josephine Van Steenhuyse Brecht in Marengo, Iowa. On July 16, 1947, she was united in marriage to Fay M. Kramer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Walker, Iowa. He died July 26, 2002. A person of enormous talent as a seamstress, Bernie crafted numerous wedding gowns, bridesmaid gowns, prom dresses and other articles for many townspeople and family. She never knew a gown she couldn?t sew. Also a talented artist, Bernie?s greatest God given talent was her ability to take any child in her arms and calm the loudest cry and ease the strongest hurt. Her eyes would light up given the opportunity to hold, love and give comfort to any child. This will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Bernie will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt.
A special thanks to the staff at West Village Care Center, Independence, Mercy Medical Center staff and hospice, Cedar Rapids, Dr. Chirantan Ghosh and Dr. John Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in memory of Bernie and may be directed to Karon Schladetzky, P.O. Box 348, Walford, Iowa 52351.
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