Linda Mae Kramer

Linda Mae Kramer, of Hammond, IN and Tampa, FL, passed away on April 28, 2009 at St. Anthony Hospice after a brave struggle with cancer with her family by her side. Linda Mae Kramer was born February 4, 1949 in Hammond, IN. She graduated from Morton High School in 1967 and attended Purdue University for two years. She was a successful business woman operating a retail lighting business in Geneva, WI for five years. Linda relocated the business to Tampa, FL where it continued to prosper for another 12 years. After selling the business she started, owned and operated two Mole Hole Gift stores in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area for 15 years. Most recently she resided with her bother and sister-in-law in Lakes of the Four Seasons in Crown Point, IN. Linda is survived by her father, Ralph C. Kramer of Coloma, MI; her brother, Judge Dennis R. Ashley W. Kramer; nephew, Wm. Bill B. Kramer and niece, Alisa M. York. Other nieces and nephews include Terry Kramer of Hammond, Barbara and Bonnie Kramer of Las Vegas, NV, Michelle Kramer and Michael Kramer. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Mae Haney Kramer of Hammond, IN and her brother, Ronald D. Kramer of Tampa, FL. Memorial donations in Linda's name may be given to the family in c/o Geisen Funeral Home, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307. Private funeral arrangements were provided by Geisen Funeral Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section on the obituary page at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com. For information call 219-663-2500.