Margaret J. Cramer

Cramer, Mrs. Margaret J
Kalamazoo, Michigan Went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Margaret was born April 23, 1924 in Vogel Center, Michigan, the daughter of Abel and Georgia Herweyer Lutke. Margaret attended McBain Public Schools and Ferris State College before beginning teaching in the Comstock Christian Schools. She was united in marriage to Frederick Cramer of Comstock Michigan on October 24, 1947. They were married for 49 years until his passing on January 19, 1996. Margaret worked 20 years at Western Michigan University Health Center. She valued volunteer activities with her Church and 4-H. She was an avid rose gardener, and especially enjoyed flower arranging for both her church and special people in need. Surviving are her five children and spouses, Roberta Cramer, Steven and Kim Cramer, Jeff and Shelley Cramer, Mark and Lyn Cramer, and Frederick Jr. and Carrie Cramer. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, Susan, David, Cassondra, Cody, Rebecca, Jessica, Jacob, Austin, Owen, and Kaitlin Cramer. She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters. Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 o'clock at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 North Hampton Street, with Pastor Bill Fernhout officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Friends and family may visit with the family on Wednesday from 5 - 8 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. 343-1508 As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Westwood CRC's flower fund, Kalamazoo Christian Schools, or Rose Arbor Hospice. Please visit www.langelands.com to leave a condolence to the family and view the video tribute.