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Susan Kramer Obituary

Kramer, Susan M. (nee Cosgrove), age 39, of Chicago. Beloved wife of Richard Kramer C.F.D., loving mother of Tommy, Kelly and Timmy Kramer, cherished daughter of Mary Ellen Cosgrove and Thomas (Mary L.) Cosgrove, retired C.P.D., dear sister of Mary Cosgrove, Elaine (Jerry) Orzech and Tom Cosgrove, daughter-in-law of Eileen (late William) Kramer, sister-in-law of Donna (Mike) Sweeney, Karen (Michael) Broderick, William (Tina) Kramer Jr., Jeannie Casciato, Mark (Denise) Kramer, Micahel (Sheryl) Kramer, Florence (Ray) Webster, Joannie (Jim) Murray and the late Eileen F. Kramer, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Best friend of Tara. Member of Queen of Martyrs Altar and Rosary and proud founder of the K-Posse. Funeral service Thursday, January 23, 9:15 a.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St. to Queen of Martyrs Church. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Y-ME Breast Research or "Eileen F. Kramer Foundation". Funeral info. 708-636- 1193 Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 21, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
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Mary

February 7, 2025

After all these years, I miss you always and forever so very much my dear beautiful, Irish twin lovely sister.

Molly Broderick

February 5, 2003

Dear Uncle Rick, Tommy, Kelly, and Timmy,

Aunt susie was a wonderful person who touched so many peoples lives. She is embeded in our hearts and memories forever. I love all of you and I admire your strength and admiration.

Love always and forever,

Molly

Terri & Dave Sheppard

February 1, 2003

Dear Rick, Tommy, Kelly & Timmy,



We just heard about your loss today and want you to know our prayers and thoughts are with you for the loss of Susie. For the short time that we knew Susie, we truly admired her inner strength and beauty. I know she loved the peacefulness here on Diamond Lake. Please know that our doors are always open for you and the kids, so please come over and visit anytime. We will always be here for you!!



Love,



Terri, Dave, Drew, Natalie & Sarah Sheppard

YOURGODSONJERRY ORZECH

January 28, 2003

I love you Aunt Sue. You have touched my heart in many ways.I wrote a poem for you in '2000, do you remember it? roses are red. Violets are blue,no one is as sweet as you Aunt Sue! Love Big O.

Lizzy Walsh

January 25, 2003

To The Kramer Family:



Although I didn't know Sue, I knew of her through my brother and sister-in-law Mike and Rita Walsh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tammy Matteson

January 23, 2003

Dear Rick and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids with the loss of Susie. I'm sorry that we were not able to make the wake, as I found out late Wednesday night. Susie was a wonderful person and friend and certainly through her loving, compasionate way which she showed to everyone, she certainly will hold a high place in heaven. What a tremendous loss for all of you.

Love Donna & Tam

LuAnn Walsh

January 22, 2003

Dear Mary and family, I was so sorry to hear about your sister. Although it's been many years since we all worked together, I have wonderful, fond memories of Sue as a vibrant young woman. It sounds like she made a wonderful life for herself and all those she loved. I was inspired by her story. I know there is a deep hole in everyone's heart right now, but it sounds like you have wonderful memories to sustain you. My thoughts and prayers are with you--if there is anything I can do to ease your pain, please let me know. God Bless LuAnn Walsh (Kazdal)

Betty Jahr Schaffrath

January 22, 2003

Dear Ricky and family,

I extend my deepest sympathy to you and the entire Kramer family on the death of your wife and the loss of a dear, beloved member of the family. I haven't seen any of your family for many years, but they will always be near and dear to my heart as I spent so many years babysitting for you and your siblings. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Betty Jahr Schaffrath

Mark Nielsen

January 22, 2003

Rick,

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Susan will always be remembered as a kind, caring and generous person. We have all been blessed by knowing her!

Pat, Mary Sue & Patrick O'Malley

January 22, 2003

Dear Rick and Family,

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your lovely wife. All of you are in our prayers.

Michelle Renninger-Walsh

January 21, 2003

Dear Rick and Family~

It seems like years since the good old Martinque days---you, the carhop---Sue, the cocktail waitress---and me, the usherette! They truly are wonderful memories for me and obviously you two are people that I have never forgotten even though we have not been in touch. I truly cannot begin to express to you how incredibly sorry I am for your loss. Sue was just a beautiful person both inside and out. I will always remember the good times and wanted to express my condolences to you as I am miles away now. I will certainly be praying for you and your family.

With much love~

Michelle Renninger-Walsh

and Family

The Condon Family

January 21, 2003

Rick,Tommy,Kelly and Tim We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to your family. Sue was an inspiration to all that knew her. The love she shared will be in our hearts forever.

Regina Goeing

January 21, 2003

Susie, When you were with us at Duneland Beach, the sun always shone and the sand sparkled. You'll always be with us in spirit.

Patti (Houtsma) Mullen

January 21, 2003

Rick:



My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and the kids and the entire Kramer and Cosgrove families. Having known you and Sue a short time nonetheless made an impact. I shall miss that smile and that bouyant personality of Sue's...I will miss my informative and always chatty e-mails...I will, however, take away the memory of a vibrant, strong, beautiful woman we were all be so blessed to have touched our lives in one way or another. I can only thank God I was so fortunate to meet you both.

Kimberly LeFebvre

January 21, 2003

To The Kramer Family,

There are no words to take away the pain you are feeling for the loss of Sue, but when you hear the wonderful words people say about her, I hope this puts comfort in your hearts. I knew Sue for a short time, but when you talk with her you feel like you've known her for a lifetime, she was a wonderful woman, her strength was an inspiration to me and I will never forget her, she has been in my prayers since the day I meet her and the prayers will continue for her and all of you. I was truly blessed to know her.

Rabbi Moshe Wolf , Chaplain

January 21, 2003

dear richard,

with heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to you and the family on the passing of your beloved wife.

may god comfort you and give you strength in the most difficult hour of sorrow. you're in our thoughts and prayers.

cathy stalor

January 21, 2003

Dear Ricky & Family:



We would like to express our greatest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.



Jim & Cathy Stalor

Trish Haas

January 21, 2003

Dear Rick, Tom, Kelly, and Tim,

Our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies go to you and your family on the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Sue will be greatly missed, for we all know how much she was loved by everyone. May her beautiful smile and wonderful memories stay close in your heart and bring you peace and comfort in the days to come. For she may be gone physically, but she will remain with us always in her ever-giving and loving spirit. May God bless you and be with you in the days ahead.

The Haas Family

Jeff, Trish,

Michael, Matthew, and Aileen

janice welsh / kazdal

January 21, 2003

Dear Mary and family my sister Luann called to tell me the news. I am so sorry for your loss I know how much she was loved and well be missed. When we were growing up in are teens together at Zorbas. She one of my best friends, me her and Mary use to go out and have such a good time. she we be in my toughts

11 kellogg nurses

January 21, 2003

Our heart and prayers go out to all of you. Susan was a such an inspiration to all of us who knew her. We were all so blessed by getting to know her.

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