Isabella A. Kramer

Isabella Augusta Kramer, age 99, passed away Monday March 9, 2009 at Bethany Home in Waupaca with her family present. She was born October 23, 1909 in Manitowoc County daughter of the late Anton and Adelheid (Wagner) Neilitz. On August 1, 1929, she married Clayton Kramer at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc. They lived in Manitowoc 2 years, Marinette 2 years, Dubuque, IA, and Appleton 15 years, before moving to Waupaca in 1978. Isabella was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Waupaca and had been a member of the choir 13 years. She had been a member of the 3rd Order of St. Francis 57 years in the year 2009. She was very dedicated to her church and assisted many people at their time of need. Isabella enjoyed crafts, floral making, playing tennis and cards, and was an avid Rosary maker. She is survived by her children: Robert (Adeline) Kramer, Menasha; Roy (Kay) Kramer, River View, FL; John C. Kramer, Denmark; Joseph (Barbara) Kramer, Kimberling, MO; William (Jane) Kramer, Waupaca; 23 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 3 step great-grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren, 7 step great-great grandchildren; brother: Joseph (Elinor) Neilitz, Appleton; a sister, Agatha Lillington, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Neilitz and Arlene Herrmann. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clayton, an infant brother Victor, brothers Roland and Ray and a great-great-grandchild Zackary. The Funeral Mass for Isabella will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Waupaca with Rev. Brian Belongia and Rev. Paul Vanden Hogan concelebrating. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Manitowoc. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church.