Marjory Kramer

Marjory L. "Marge" Kramer, 82, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, at home of natural causes.

She was born July 20, 1932, in Durand, Michigan, daughter of Louis J. and Laura B. Conrad Kunkel. She was the youngest of four children.

Marge graduated from Durand High School in 1950 and then worked at Dean Bros. Chevrolet two years before moving to California, where she met her future husband, Jack O. Kramer. They were married Feb. 6, 1954, in Nestor, California.

Marge was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was very involved in various church organizations. She served several years providing training for the leaders of the women's organization and leaders of the youth organization of the church. This required extensive travel throughout Southeast Missouri and Illinois, with trips as far north as Green Bay, Wisconsin, and as far south as Paris, Tennessee.

She was very involved in service within the community. She used her time collecting for various health organizations but is most remembered for her work with the Cerebral Palsy Center. She served several years as volunteer chairman for the KFVS-TV Cerebral Palsy Telethon. She loved children and found much satisfaction working with those who had special needs.

By nature, Marge was a happy person with an outgoing personality who loved people. She loved cars and particularly enjoyed her convertibles. Music brought great joy to her life. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She enjoyed performing in the local Junior Chamber of Commerce annual JC Follies.

Marge loved to share her talents of cooking and entertaining with others. Despite dealing with chronic pain and declining health the past 20 years, she always had a smile on her face, and when asked how she was doing, her reply was always, "I am doing great." Marge felt individuals' names were very important to them, and once she met them always made it a point to remember their names and address them as such.

Survivors include her husband, Jack; a son, Scott (Cindy) Kramer of Saugus, California; a sister-in-law, Karen (Richard) Hales of West Jordan, Utah; three grandchildren, Karlye (Kevin) Risdon of Cashmere, Washington, Bradley (Ashley) Kramer of Elk Ridge, Utah, and Ashley Kramer of Saugus; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a child who was stillborn, two sisters, and a brother.

Marge leaves behind many close friends who love her dearly. She was a mentor to them, and many relied on her for her advice and wise counsel. She was an influence for good.

Visitation will be at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1048 W. Cape Rock Drive.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with Bishop James Chesnick officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Online condolences may be shared at fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.