MEADE – Alona Janette (Whidden) Kramer, 82, died Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Meade.
She was born Aug. 6, 1941 to Herbert and Ida Mae (Ballard) Whidden.
She married Ken Kramer Nov. 23, 1960. He survives.
Throughout the years, she had various jobs, but her main job was being a pastor’s wife and all the duties that went along with that, including leading the choir and Christmas programs.
She had a very artistic side she showed over the years, with painting, ceramics, crocheting, and her love of quilting.
She also canned and made jams, jellies, and bread, which she sold at local events where they lived. She also achieved the accreditation of Master Gardener.
Survivors also include her children: Tim Kramer and wife, Anne, Erik Kramer, Jim Kramer and wife, Leann, Sarah Kramer, and Joanne Bessler and husband, Jerry; sisters: Sharon Bellamy, Karla Lapinski and husband, Bob, Renee Nelson and husband, Scott, and Judy Lalum and husband, Robert; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and stepfather, Vernon Oveson.
• Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in DeWitt, Neb.
Burial will follow ay the Oak Grove Cemetery in DeWitt, Neb.
In accordance with her request, cremation has taken place and entrusted to Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary of Meade.
The family would welcome memorials to the charity of the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com.
