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Karen Kramer Obituary
Karen Bowling Kramer
September 28, 1952-January 11, 2024
Karen Bowling Kramer, 71, of Moline, passed away on January 11, 2024, at her home.
Private services were held at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Burial is at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family, which will be donated to local animal rescues.
Karen was born on September 28, 1952, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Mildred (Grundstrom) and M. Donald Bowling. Karen married her soulmate Gary Lee Kramer on August 7, 1982, in Moline, IL. Gary passed away on December 7, 2001, in Rock Island, IL.
Karen graduated from Moline High School and earned her bachelor's degree in Information Systemsomputer Science from Southern Illinois University. Karen worked as an Information Systems Manager at John Deere from which she retired after 35 years. She loved reading, music, travel, animals and especially adored her grand dogs Jack and Ruby.
Survivors include her daughters Sarah (Andrew Martens) Kramer and Jennifer (Austin) Walker; mother Millie Bowling; sisters Carol Brien and Kathleen (Rick) Deist; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father M. Donald and husband Gary.
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Suzanne MacCall
January 24, 2024
Such a wonderful, special woman....intelligent, great motivator and leader and had an awesome sense of humor. We were blessed by her presence and I am sad to learn she has passed. My sincere condolences to her family and close friends. God bless...
Kathy DeSmet Qualls
January 24, 2024
My heart is breaking to learn of Karen's passing. We worked together early in our careers at Deere. Thinking of her brings back many fantastic memories! My sincere condolences to all who loved her.
Mary schreiner
January 23, 2024
Sarah and Jennifer, so sorry to see your mom passed away. Deepest sympathy, Mary and Dave Schreiner
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