R. Jean Cramsey
R. Jean Cramsey age 86, of Quincy died on Friday, March 30, 2018 at 3:23 p.m. in her home. Jean was born November 17, 1931 in Quincy a daughter of Cyril F. and Bertha O. (Mellert) Bohne. On September 16, 1950 she married Leonard E. Cramsey in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Leonard preceded her in death on August 28, 1996.
Jean worked for many years in the Sign Shop at Sears. She had also worked in sales, and at the former Modern Dairy. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. Jean was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church.
She and Leonard were members of Cedar Crest Country Club where they both enjoyed playing golf. She volunteered her time at Quanada and other organizations through the Adams County RSVP. Jean played cards and participated in league bowling at the Tangerine Bowl.
Jean was a talented crafter, she could expertly paint, sew, crochet, and knit.
As a mother of eight children, Jean knew the importance of scheduling and being very organized to successfully accomplish the many things necessary to run a large household. She was hard-working and always busy doing something productive.
Survivors include her children: Jeffrey E. Cramsey of Prescott Valley, AZ: Deborah A. Cramsey Beckwith of Bowling Green, MO: James R. “Jim” (Kathy) Cramsey of Quincy: John “Jack” Cramsey of Lafayette, IN; Donna M. (Robert “Bob”) Lowary; Diane Jean (John A.) Keefe, all of Quincy; Delores K. Cramsey of Hutto, TX; and Denise M. (Doug) Williams of Quincy. A brother, Dan Bohne of Pensacola, FL.
Grandchildren: Jessica (Matt) Meyer; Jeanne Beckwith and her fiancée Bryan Daniel; Jeremy (Melissa) Beckwith; Karrie Cramsey; Kellye (Keith) Echternach; Jeff, Robert and John Cramsey; and Erin Schaefer; Jennifer (Rob) Parent; Melissa (Cory) Hart; Jamie (Michael) Hamby; Adam (Kristin) Keefe; Alex (Bobbette) Keefe; Mary Quinlan “Quin” Keefe; Travis (Caitlin) Terwelp; Trevor Terwelp and Holly (Shannon) Smith. A granddaughter-in-law, Rachel Cramsey.
Great Grandchildren: McKenzie; Max; McClaine; Myah; Autumn; Ava Jean; Gabbie; Maddi; Mason; Maddux; Leona; Clara; Dylan; Lily; Bella; Robbie; Benjamin; McKalyn; Emily; Hayden; Harper; Madelyn; Alexandra; Olivia; Johnny; Avelyn; Brandt; Liam; and Aiden.
In-laws: Rosie (Terry) Madison; Joan (Joe) Leindecker; Jean Frericks; Marcia Cramsey; and Dick Veihl.
Cousins including, Anna Mae Timpe; Bonnie Haubrich; Charlotte Buckman; Frank Musholt; Stan Musholt; all of Quincy and a special corresponding cousin Pinky Anderson of Arizona.
Numerous nieces and nephews including, Karen (Doug) Janssen of Golden, IL; Richard (Pat) Bohne of Quincy; Sue Bohne Price of rural IA; Mary Bohne of Quincy; Philip (Lori) Bohne of Palmyra; and Mark (Laurie) Bohne of Quincy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; a grandson, Joseph Cramsey; a sister-in-law Ruth Bohne and numerous other relatives and dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, by Rev. Don Blaeser, O.F.M.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Quincy St. Jude’s Run or to the Good Samaritan Home Activities Fund.
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My heart goes out to you all. So hard to say goodbye….allow faith in the Lord to carry you through. Not having our mom and dad on this Earth is difficult but knowing they are together in heaven along with others we love gives comfort during the most difficult moments. My love and prayers
I am sad to hear of another loss for your family. Jean always had a smile when she saw me. And my godfather, Lenny, always had a hug for me. Special couple. My prayers are with all of you.
Dear Family, I met so many years ago, and I knew her mother and father from St. Rose, they had a beautiful home on NE corner 6th Cedar. They were very nice people to know as Jean. God Rest her soul.
Delores, Jim, Kathy and all Cramsey family our deepest sympathy to entire family. An extremely tuff last couple weeks for you all. At this time it can only get better. We have prayed & I have wiped tears away. Please know you are in my thoughts everyday.