Norma Joyce Kramer

Norma Joyce Kramer

Norma Joyce Kramer, 86, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1937 to William Henry Madison and Blanche Louise (Tucker) Madison in Fort Scott. She attended country schools and St. Mary’s Catholic school in Fort Scott. On Sept. 30, 1954, she married Bill Kramer. He preceded her in death in 2017. She enjoyed listening to music, staying active, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching them in their many sporting events and activities. She was a lifelong member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church. 

Survivors are her sons, Michael Kramer and wife, Patricia, of Fort Scott and Larry Kramer, and wife Grace, of Fort Scott; her daughter, Dolores Pruitt and husband, Jim, of Fort Scott; her grandchildren, BJ Pruitt (Kayla), Brett Kramer (Erica), Jake Kramer, Cody Kramer, Cole Pruitt (Samantha), Megan Crosier (Clint), Patricia Sheehy (Morgan), and Michael Kramer; her 10 great-grandchildren and one expected in October; her siblings Nora Karleskint, Warren Madison, Cathy Thomas, Frank Madison, and Claude Madison. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, brother William Madison, and sister Carol LeFever. 

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 at the Kennedy Gym with Father Yancey Burgess officiating. Burial will be at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott. A rosary will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 at Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel with a visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Care to Share. Donations may be sent to the Cheney Witt Funeral Home, 201 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS  66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.