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Linda D. Kramer 1949-2025

NILES -- Linda D. Kramer, 76, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at her residence.

She was born April 17, 1949, in Warren, 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 and canning, and was an excellent baker.

Linda is survived by her husband, Michael Lee Kramer Sr. of Niles, whom she married June 8, 1974; three sons, Randall Lee Kramer of Niles, Robert Lee (Jody) Kramer of Canton and Michael Lee (Sheri) Kramer Jr. of Cortland; one daughter, Candy Jane (JR) Fritsch of Toledo; 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 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the Holloway-Williams Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 611 Robbins Ave., Niles, OH 44446. 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 requests that memorial contributions be made to the Warren Salvation Army for kids' programs.

Visit www.hollowaywilliamsfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to the Whetstone family.

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