July 27, 2023

Karen (Oberdier) Cramer

Submitted by Funeral Home • Fully Paid Obituary

Karen (Oberdier) Cramer (71) went to her heavenly home on July 18, 2023. She leaves behind her sons Dale (Sherry) and Jeff (Erica); grandchildren Collin, Charlie, and Ethan; and her brother John (Susan) Oberdier, sister Melisa Grose, sisters-in-laws Ruth Cramer, Martha (Joe) Ventolo, Elizabeth Jones, brother-in-law Ed Almazon and best friend Joyce McKitrick. She loved being a grandma to her three grandchildren and many foster grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband David and brothers-in-law Dan Grose, Francis Cramer, Vernon Jones, and sister-in-law Georgeanna Almazon.

Karen was known for her gentle smile and talent for baking. Her favorite activities included…

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