Nancy J. (Mrs. Rick) Cramer, 51, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away Monday morning, September 26th in Mishawaka after being involved in a vehicular accident.
Nancy will be remembered as a person strong in her Christian belief and family values who was patient and caring to those she served. She will be dearly missed.
She was born Nancy J. Cuthbert on October 31, 1959 in Brighton, Michigan the daughter of William and Doris J. (Guest) Cuthbert. She was raised there and graduated from Brighton High School with the Class of 1977. There, she was active in the band program. In 1981 she attained her degree in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Michigan University. Following her graduation she completed an internship in the state of New York. She then took a position in the Elkhart/South Bend area. She currently was employed with Memorial Home Healthcare as an occupational therapist.
Nancy met Richard D. “Rick” Cramer and they were married on September 2, 1989 in South Bend. They are the proud parents of one son, Kenneth D. Cramer II, at home.
Also surviving are five brothers; Gary (Donna) Cuthbert of Burlington, New Jersey, Daniel (Polly) Cuthbert of Whitmore Lake, Mich., Michael Cuthbert of Williamston, Mich., David (Laura) Cuthbert of Tecumseh, Mich. and Richard (Jane) Cuthbert of Stockbridge, Mich. along with numerous nieces and nephews. Her in-laws; Kenneth and Margaret Cramer of Glendale, Ariz. also survive.
Nancy was very involved as a member of the Cornerstone Community Fellowship Church in LaPaz where she enjoyed the ladies Bible Study Group. She also loved to watch football and play golf.
Friends will be welcomed to celebrate her life on Sunday, October 2nd from 2 – 6 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth.
Services will be held on Monday, October 3rd at 11 a.m. in the LaPaz Community Church of God, 601 S. Michigan St., LaPaz, Indiana. Visitation will continue in the church after 10 a.m. Pastor Stephen Cox will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association or Cornerstone Community Fellowship Building Fund, 4291 Michigan Road, Plymouth, Indiana 46563.
Trudy Frever says
Rick and Kenny,
I am so sorry. Words cannot describe the way I feel right now. She was a great wife, mother and friend. She will be missed dearly. If there is anything I can do, please let me know,
Trudy
Jan Campbell says
We are all sadden by Nancy\’s passing. She was a wonderful friend and we will miss her greatly. My condolences go out to her family and friends.
Jeff and Barb Null says
We are so sorry for your loss. May you and your family find comfort and peace knowing she is rejoicing with our Lord and Savior.
Love,
Jeff and Barb Null
Amie Striggow says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Nancy. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. I worked with her at the VNA in Michigan City and she was such a lovely person, always had a smile and was just such a very nice person. I pray that she rests in peace. God\’s loving peace to her family.
Sheila Rodery Lepley says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Nancy always made me laugh even when I felt like crying back in high school. She always had a smile and a laugh for everyone! May God reach down and hold you in His arms as you go through this difficult time.
Sheila Rodery Lepley
Pat Dunsizer says
Rick and family, I am so very sorry for your loss, there are no words that can make it better. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trudy Frever says
Rick and Kenny,
I am so sorry. Words cannot describe the way I feel right now. She was a great wife, mother and friend. She will be missed dearly. If there is anything I can do, please let me know,
Trudy
Jan Campbell says
We are all sadden by Nancy\’s passing. She was a wonderful friend and we will miss her greatly. My condolences go out to her family and friends.
Jeff and Barb Null says
We are so sorry for your loss. May you and your family find comfort and peace knowing she is rejoicing with our Lord and Savior.
Love,
Jeff and Barb Null
Amie Striggow says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Nancy. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. I worked with her at the VNA in Michigan City and she was such a lovely person, always had a smile and was just such a very nice person. I pray that she rests in peace. God\’s loving peace to her family.
Sheila Rodery Lepley says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Nancy always made me laugh even when I felt like crying back in high school. She always had a smile and a laugh for everyone! May God reach down and hold you in His arms as you go through this difficult time.
Sheila Rodery Lepley
Pat Dunsizer says
Rick and family, I am so very sorry for your loss, there are no words that can make it better. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.