IDA KRAMER

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IDA KRAMER Suddenly, after a brief illness, Ida Kramer passed away at the Grace Hospital on August 22, 2000 at the age of 95 years. Ida was predeceased by her husband, Walter, in 1962. She was also predeceased by her five sisters, Gretel, Emma, Frieda, Martha, and Betty; and by her one brother, Bubi. Ida is survived by her only daughter, Lorraine Gaschermann; and by her two grandsons Mark and Greg Gaschermann. Also, nieces Marion (David) Korn of Winnipeg and Ortrud (Ash) Tyler of North Carolina. Ida was born on December 9, 1904 in Malkwitz, Germany. She immigrated to Winnipeg, Canada in 1930 and married Walter Kramer. They shared a love of the outdoors and spent many summers camping at West Hawk Lake, until they bought a cottage on Lake of the Woods in 1956. She also loved socializing and entertaining friends, and was President of the Ladies Aide group at St. Peters Lutheran Church for seven years. Above all, Ida loved and cared for her family to the very end. Her funeral will be held at St. Peters Lutheran Church at 65 Walnut St. on Monday, August 28 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Grace Hospital Emergency ward and 4 West for their compassionate care to Ida during her stay. We would also like to thank all the home care workers who made it possible for Ida to live in her own home until just before her death. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to the charity of your choice. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 26, 2000