Blanche S. Kramme

Blanche S. Kramme, 95, Marysville, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at her home. She was born December 18, 1921 at Oketo, KS, to Carl and Stella (Stuart) Naaf. In 1939, she graduated from Oketo High School. On September 18, 1941, she was united in marriage to Melvin Dean Nispel. They were the parents of two daughters, Pam and Pat. Melvin was killed in World War II. On December 4, 1951, she married Milt Kramme. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1992. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Glenn Naaf and Ray Naaf; and two sisters, Irene Bower and Opal Pecenka and son in law John Schmidt. Survivors include her daughters, Pam Schmidt, Marysville, and Pat Burkhead, Overland Park; five grandchildren, David (Ellen) Burkhead, Overland Park, Kate (Andy) Nicolarsen, Omaha, Jill Schmidt, Marysville, Sarah Schmidt, Dubai, and Laura (Ben Gelsomino) Schmidt, Chicago; and five great-grandchildren, Mary and Matthew Burkhead, and Max, John and Grace Nicolarsen. The family will conduct private family services later. A memorial fund has been established to the United Methodist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Blanche S. Kramme, please visit our flower store.