Linda D. Kramer

Linda D. Kramer, 76, of Niles, passed away Saturday December 20, 2025 at her residence. She was born April 17, 1949 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Francis Arthur and Rita Mae Erickson Whetstone. 

Linda was a member of the Warren Salvation Army. She enjoyed painting Indians, cooking, fishing, canning and was an excellent baker. Linda is survived by her husband, Michael Lee Kramer Sr. of Niles, who she married on June 8, 1974; three sons, Randall Lee Kramer of Niles; Robert Lee (Jody) Kramer of Canton, Ohio; Michael Lee (Sheri) Kramer, Jr. of Cortland; and one daughter, Candy Jane (JR) Fritsch of Toledo, Ohio; two brothers, Ricky and Troy Whetstone;  four sisters, Sandie Newman, Tina Sakmar, Debbie Whetstone Papantonakis and Cindy Hosken; seven
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her son, Eugene Wrateric; her parents; two brothers, Willie and Neil Whetstone; and a sister, Rita Mae Hastie.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Holloway-Williams Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 611 Robbins Ave., Niles, Ohio. Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Warren Salvation Army for Kids Programs.

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