In Memory Of
Laurice P. Kramer Bate
Laurice P. Kramer Bate
Laurice P. Kramer Bate, 93, formerly of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010, at McCrite Plaza, Topeka.
Laurice was born August 22, 1916 in Melvern, KS; daughter of Vinson and Agnes (Andre) Young. She was the fourth of nine children. Laurice graduated from Melvern High School.
Laurice married Bruce E. Kramer on May 1, 1939 in Melvern; he preceded her in death in 1977. She married Richard G. Bate on February 2, 1991 in Lawrence; he preceded her in death in 2004.
Laurice did handwork at Hallmark where she later became a machinist until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of Lawrence Free Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Sutton, Berryton, KS; and Judith (Gary) Gallant, Deer Park, TX; five grandchildren, David (Julie) Sutton; Barbara (John) Hawley; Brenda (Mike) Schirmer; Daniel Schmidt; and Shellie (Bruce)Pack; seven great-grandchildren, and siblings, Victor (Clarice) Young, Eagle, ID; Duane (Veva) Young, Melvern; and Donita Hotchkiss, Topeka.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66604. Graveside Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Melvern Cemetery, Melvern. Laurice will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2010 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, where family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be directed to Lawrence Free Methodist Church, 3001 Lawrence Avenue, Lawrence 66047American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka 66604-4020 or Heart of America Hospice,3715 SW 29th, Suite 20, Topeka, 66614.
Laurice was born August 22, 1916 in Melvern, KS; daughter of Vinson and Agnes (Andre) Young. She was the fourth of nine children. Laurice graduated from Melvern High School.
Laurice married Bruce E. Kramer on May 1, 1939 in Melvern; he preceded her in death in 1977. She married Richard G. Bate on February 2, 1991 in Lawrence; he preceded her in death in 2004.
Laurice did handwork at Hallmark where she later became a machinist until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of Lawrence Free Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Sutton, Berryton, KS; and Judith (Gary) Gallant, Deer Park, TX; five grandchildren, David (Julie) Sutton; Barbara (John) Hawley; Brenda (Mike) Schirmer; Daniel Schmidt; and Shellie (Bruce)Pack; seven great-grandchildren, and siblings, Victor (Clarice) Young, Eagle, ID; Duane (Veva) Young, Melvern; and Donita Hotchkiss, Topeka.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka 66604. Graveside Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Melvern Cemetery, Melvern. Laurice will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2010 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, where family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be directed to Lawrence Free Methodist Church, 3001 Lawrence Avenue, Lawrence 66047American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka 66604-4020 or Heart of America Hospice,3715 SW 29th, Suite 20, Topeka, 66614.
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Service Schedule
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Monday, June 7, 2010
7:00 - 8:30 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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