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Catherine Kramer Obituary

KRAMER Vina Catherine (Cureton) Catherine "Kack" Kramer, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2008. She was born on December 22, 1911, to Homer and Florence (Hathaway) Cureton in Owensboro, Kentucky. Catherine married Leo Kramer in Toledo on September 14, 1929, and he preceded her in death in 2001. Catherine and Leo resided happily together as constant companions, inseparable for 72 years. They were blessed with 3 loving children with whom they share many happy memories. Catherine enjoyed cooking. She and Leo owned and operated Kramer's Confectionary and Kramer's Delicatessen, where they worked side-by-side preparing favorite family recipes. They also managed several apartment complexes in the Toledo and Monroe Michigan areas. A large part of Catherine's life was devoted to raising and training her favorite chows. All who knew her would remember her most for her modest, humble demeanor who gave endlessly to her marriage and family. Catherine is survived by her sons, Leo (Rita) Kramer Sr. and Robert (Cindy) Kramer; daughter, Beverly (Harold) Gerding; grandsons, Lee, Cole, Robert and Jeff Kramer and Robert and Joseph Wernert; granddaughters, Gail Smenner, Kathy Helou, Beverly Forrey, Kristine Joseph, Jill DeGrier, Layne Kramer, Deborah McCune and Beverly Karabin; 35 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren and also surviving is Crystal Kramer. In addition to her husband, Leo, Catherine was preceded in death by sisters, Marybelle Feak, Margaret O'Neil and Anna Cureton; brother, Eugene Cureton and daughter-in-law, Nancy Kramer; grandson, Michael Kramer and granddaughter, Lynda Kramer Goodremont. The family will receive guests Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The family would like to thank caregivers, Bob and Maureen Stiles and the staff at Avalon Otterbein for the loving care and support they provided. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerToledo.com

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Published by The Blade on Sep. 7, 2008.

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Barbara (Cureton) Martin

September 7, 2008

Returning 'home' to Toledo for a visit is always a sacred time for me. It really is my true home and I'm full of memories and expectations, as if some longing can be satisfied there. Well, last August when I was there I visited Aunt Kack and played the cello for her and the residents of the facility. Out of all the wonderful experiences of that trip, seeing her somehow made me feel complete. In a lifetime of change, SHE had not...the same perennial smile and genuine interest in something about me. (And white hair! Gosh, I hope I got those genes because if I have to get old, I want that same gorgeous color!) I know she is remembered with fondness by many--and I'm grateful to be one of them.

Shelly O'Neill

September 7, 2008

This is Shelly O'Neill here, Margaret's daughter. I live in Vermont with my husband Jay. Our two children, Jacob and Margaret are living here and in Tahoe, CA, and Tucson, AZ. I would love to reconnect with all of you at the funeral but unfortunately I am unable to do so. I loved Aunt Kack's youthful exuberance and energy. And after my mom's death, up until just a few years ago I enjoyed conversations with her every year around Christmas. It was always a great comfort to me to connect with her. You are all in my thoughts. Love, Shelly

Tim O'Neill

September 7, 2008

Tim O'Neill and wife Carol. Tim is son of Margaret O'Neill, Kack's youngest sister. We live in Wisconsin now and regret not being able to attend. Carol met Kack once, when Leo was still alive. She remembered Kack's energy. I recall playing rummy with Marebell, Mom, Kack and Annabob in the Feak house at Point Place. I was just a little kid then, and those girls were truly a family that loved each other. Kack lived a long life, most of it with her loving husband. God willing, they are all together yacking up a storm about old times.

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