Irena was born July 24, 1947 to James Samuel and Ruth E. (Ditzfeld) Bass in Sedalia, Missouri, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Ruskin High School, Class of 1965. Irena married Robert Guy Cramer, of the home on August 12, 1972. She retired as an Administrative Assistant from Metropolitan Community College.
Irena is survived by a son, Brian Lee Cramer (Stephanie). Irena and Bob were guardians of two special children, Stefiany and Jonathan Ward. She is also survived by her brother, James Wesley Bass (Linda); two sisters Earline LaSala (Carl), Marianne Jesse; and many nieces and nephews.
Services for Irena will be held at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:00am with a committal service following at Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64133.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McGilleySheil.com for the Cramer family.
