Kristine Larue "Kris" Kramer (Thompson)
January 6, 1953 — October 12, 2010
Kris L. Kramer, 57, of Earlville, died October 12, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 15, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville by Rev. Dennis Quint. Visitation: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home in Earlville where there will be a 6:00 p.m. wake service. Additional visitation Friday, October 15 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. prior to services at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Earlville.
Kristine was born January 6, 1953 in Monticello, IA, the daughter of Glenn and LaRue (Elher) Thompson. On June 3, 1972, Kris was united in marriage to Thomas Kramer at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville. Kris was self-employed as a massage therapist for nine years.
Kris was involved in community theater, enjoyed reading books, puzzles, camping and playing golf. One of her favorite times was coloring and spending time with the grandchildren.
Kris is survived by her husband, Thomas Kramer of Earlville; her mother, LaRue Thompson of Delhi; children, Ted (Jess) Kramer of Ankeny, Tim (Kristi) Kramer of Earlville, Brian (Lori) Kramer of Atkins, Beth Kramer of Fort Dodge; 9 grandchildren, Bailey Gallagher, Isaac Kramer, Ryland Kramer, Annika Kramer, Jaxson Kramer, Avery Kramer, Nolan Kramer, Dallas Burkett, and McKenna Kramer; siblings, Jim Mann of Guttenburg, Don & Linda Swanson of Walford, Corey & Karla Thompson of Delhi; and her mother-in-law, Arlene Kramer.
Kris was preceded in death by her father, Glenn Thompson; a grandson, Brevin Kramer; and siblings, Sue Mann and David Thompson.
A memorial fund has been established.
Please sign the online guestbook for Kris at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 15, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville by Rev. Dennis Quint. Visitation: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home in Earlville where there will be a 6:00 p.m. wake service. Additional visitation Friday, October 15 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. prior to services at the Clifton-Murdoch Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Earlville.
Kristine was born January 6, 1953 in Monticello, IA, the daughter of Glenn and LaRue (Elher) Thompson. On June 3, 1972, Kris was united in marriage to Thomas Kramer at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville. Kris was self-employed as a massage therapist for nine years.
Kris was involved in community theater, enjoyed reading books, puzzles, camping and playing golf. One of her favorite times was coloring and spending time with the grandchildren.
Kris is survived by her husband, Thomas Kramer of Earlville; her mother, LaRue Thompson of Delhi; children, Ted (Jess) Kramer of Ankeny, Tim (Kristi) Kramer of Earlville, Brian (Lori) Kramer of Atkins, Beth Kramer of Fort Dodge; 9 grandchildren, Bailey Gallagher, Isaac Kramer, Ryland Kramer, Annika Kramer, Jaxson Kramer, Avery Kramer, Nolan Kramer, Dallas Burkett, and McKenna Kramer; siblings, Jim Mann of Guttenburg, Don & Linda Swanson of Walford, Corey & Karla Thompson of Delhi; and her mother-in-law, Arlene Kramer.
Kris was preceded in death by her father, Glenn Thompson; a grandson, Brevin Kramer; and siblings, Sue Mann and David Thompson.
A memorial fund has been established.
Please sign the online guestbook for Kris at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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