Shirley A Kramer

Preceded in death by her beloved husband Earl Alvin Kramer and her son Rick Allen Kramer. Also her parents Norval and Linda Jessogne and her brothers Norval Jessogne, Don Jessogne and Chuck Jessogne.

Born 09/02/1930 to Norval and Linda Jessogne in Chicago Illinois. She met Earl Kramer in June of 1950, and they were married on January 20th, 1951. They had 6 children. Earl Alvin Kramer, Jr. (known as Chip) (Gale), Rick Allen Kramer (Gloria), Larry Alden Kramer (Peggy), Bonnie Jo Kramer (Cindy), Janine Louise Roney (Justin) and Melissa Linnea Kramer (Craig). Shirley and Earl were blessed with 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. They had 63 years of a wonderful, devoted marriage.

In her life Shirley sang with Sweet Adeline’s and sang in a quartette for many years. She also sang in many church choirs. She was an actor in dinner theatre in McHenry, Illinois and enjoyed acting in many other plays and skits.

She worked mostly as a church organist, church secretary, and church choir director. She was also a relief organist in churches around the Illinois area. Shepherd of the Hills, Lutheran Church in Canon City, Colorado, was her last church where she served as relief organist. She also directed the choir for one year and served as an office assistant. In the last many years, she produced their monthly newsletter, “The Voice.”

Shirley was an avid animal lover; she had a passionate love of dogs. Many dogs blessed her life throughout the years, and she dearly loved every one of them.

She was a “Stampin Up” demonstrator under Patty Bennet on and off since 1997. A passion she shared with her daughters. Shirley made all her own cards, including over 80 Christmas cards every year. Shirley hoped she blessed many people throughout the years, sending out cards to friends and family monthly.

She was always grateful for her many, many years of God’s wonderful blessings.