About This Memory Space
This page was created for Mildred Louise Kramer's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Mildred Louise Kramer's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Mildred Louise Kramer. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Mildred Louise Kramer crafted a life of steadfast strength and quiet joys, leaving behind a tapestry of family memories, flavorful home-cooked meals, and spirited card games that echoed through generations.
From her early days in the close-knit community of Carlisle, West Virginia, Mildred entered the world as the daughter of Ira and Maggie Lawson Washburn. In the 1940s, her family ventured to Indianapolis, Indiana, where she planted roots and built a fulfilling existence marked by dedication to work, unwavering family loyalty, and personal passions. Known for her no-nonsense candor and warm hospitality, she navigated life's challenges with resilience, always prioritizing those she held dear.
Mildred devoted more than three decades to Western Electric in Indianapolis, contributing her skills and reliability to the company until her well-earned retirement, a testament to her strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Photos of Mildred's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Mildred poured her heart into nurturing her marriage with Glen Kramer, a union that spanned over four decades until his passing in 1988, while raising children Nick, Larry, and Dixie with fierce protectiveness. Her kitchen became a hub of affection, where signature dishes brought everyone together, and evenings often lit up with lively poker hands that sparked laughter among kin. Though she outlived her parents, several siblings, and her children, her spirit endures in the lives of sister Betty Quisenberry, along with a wide circle of grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who carry forward her blend of toughness and tenderness.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from across Mildred's circle weave a vivid portrait of a matriarch whose sharp wit, masterful meals, and commanding presence left an indelible mark on all who crossed her path.