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Donald Kramer Obituary
Kramer, Donald Francis June 27th, age 71, late of Flossmoor, beloved husband of Karen (nee Kuncl), loving father of Laura (Frank) Nolbertowicz, Jon (Vicky) Kramer and Patrick (Jennifer) Kramer, cherished grandfather of Rebecca and Amanda Pollachek, Jessica, Jennifer and Jon Kramer, great-grandfather of Anthony Kramer, dear son-in-law of Virginia (the late Joseph) Kuncl. Band Director and member of the Music Faculty of South Suburban College retiring in 1997. The Tinley Park Band, the Kankakee Symphony Orchestra Local #10-208 Chicago Federation of Musicians. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, Monday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, IL. Memorials to the Music Department of South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland, IL, 60473, would be appreciated. 708-798-5300 
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Eric Pancer
December 10, 2018
Don was a fantastic musician, teacher, and band leader. It was always a pleasure to play under his direction early in my career at South Suburban College and in the South Holland Municipal Band.
Eric Penrod
July 1, 2003
Karen, I did not hear of the visitation or funeral until too late. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Don was a great musician and a fine human being. He will be greatly missed. I have a lot of great memories of working with him in the symphony and in the big band. I hope to see you playing in the symphony in the fall.
dave clough
June 30, 2003
I will miss Don. I played trumpet in the south suburban community jazz band for ~ 7 years. a finer woodwind player and human being I have not known.
Sue & Julio Martinez
June 30, 2003
Mr. Kramer was our first customer when we started our family small business. He was always so kind and friendly to us and our workers. We will remember him always. Our deepest sympathy. Julio,Sue,& crew/Green Garden Landscaping
Lori Buckman
June 30, 2003
It is such an honor for me to have played with such a fine musician. Don will be missed.
Joe Lenart
June 29, 2003
I have played in so many groups with Don over the past 30 years and will sadly miss his musical talent and his personal friendship
Diane Stedman-Martin
June 29, 2003
Don will be missed in the KVSO. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ron Moery
June 29, 2003
My deepest sympathies.
Ron
From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home
June 29, 2003
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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