Jody Rae Kramer

Jody Rae Kramer, 54, died Sunday, October 31, 2010, at her home in Winona, MN. Jody was born July 7, 1956, in Westbrook, MN, to Garry and Joan (Olson) Hanson. She was a graduate of Winona High School and Winona State University and had worked at Watlow in Winona for over 31 years. Jody married Darrel Kramer on December 31, 1988, and were later divorced. She was a member of Central Lutheran Church. Jody was a loving mother, sister and daughter who enjoyed painting, was self taught piano player, enjoyed motorcycle rides and trips to the casino, and loved to visit with people. Jody's big smile will be missed by all.Survivors include her two sons, Jeremy and Joshua Brang both of Minneapolis, MN; parents, Garry and Joan Hanson of Winona, MN; siblings, Randy (Cindy) Hanson of Eagan, MN, Laurie (Mike) Timp of Cottage Grove, MN, Tom (Jing) Hanson of San Francisco, CA, David Hanson of Apple Valley, MN, Kevin (Lauren) Hanson of Minneapolis, MN, Mark Hanson of Apple Valley, MN, and Eric (Tina) Hanson of Green Acres, FL; and several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Torris and Helma Olson and Clarence and Alice Hanson.A memorial service for Jody will be held on Saturday, November 6th, at 11:00am, at Central Lutheran Church with the Reverend Michelle Rem officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call on Friday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service Hansen Goodview Chapel from 4-8:00pm and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.Please share a memory of Jody with her family, sign her online guestbook or view her video tribute at: www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/173152