Carol Ann Kramer, beloved sister, aunt, spouse and friend departed this life on April 11,2017. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 6, 1944 to Arthur and Mary Losleben. Carol lived in California and Indiana working as an X-ray and CT tech, finally retiring to Apache Junction, Arizona.
Carol was no couch potato! Besides family, friends and pets, her varied interests were motorcycling, traveling, RVing, skiing, movies, photography, jewelry making, wood art, and kayaking. She loved driving, wave-running, pickle-ball, softball, reading, wind-surfing, water skiing, horseback riding, and line dancing. She was an enthusiastic fan of the Colts.
She is preceded in death by her spouse, Nancy Shoop, as well as her parents and brother, Paul Losleben. She is survived by her sister, Lorraine Butler of Pennsylvania, and brother, Joseph Losleben of California, four nieces and one nephew. As an organ donor, the corneas of her eyes were used to give the gift of sight to two blind people.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2017 at Mountain View Funeral Home, in Mesa, AZ.
Also, a Celebration of Life for Carol will be at 4 pm on May 7th at the Sahara Grotto at 7620 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN.
Carol was a true lover of animals. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary at: https://secure.bestfriends.org/page/contribute. Alternatively, memorial contributions can be mailed to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741.
We are blessed to have had the opportunity to have known you, Carol. You were so much fun and so vibrant and very easy to get to know. We take comfort in the fact you are with the love of your life, even though all feel your absence here on earth. Rest in peace dear friend…we will meet again. ” Peggy/Sue”
Best.Aunt.Ever. I am very lucky to have been Aunt Carol’s niece. Not only did she teach me so many things, but I always had so much fun with her. I will carry her in my heart forever. I strive to be like Aunt Carol- kind, caring, always having people’s backs, adventurous, spontaneous, loving, and brave. Gone but NEVER forgotten. I cherish the special ski trips we took together, and your legacy will live on through my own children. I know you will be cheering them on during their ski races and watching over them. Heaven has gained a most wonderful soul. I love you forever, Aunt Carol.
Love, Kim XOXOXOX
A person’s life is made up of more than just what we can see or hear or touch. It’s about the deeper parts that allows us to do things that we didn’t think we could do, and become who we are meant to become. Those things – unconditional love, simple kindness, and respect for all ways of being in this world – those are the things that Carol Kramer’s life was made of. Those, plus a whole lot of humor and adventure and red bikes. I will miss you every day, Aunt Carol. My family and I are better people for knowing you.
Carol, you brightened the room when you were there. We were lucky to have you as our friend, and will be greatly missed. I know you have been reunited with Nancy, and for that we are comforted. Hugs and prayers for your family
I am so lucky to have met the greatest friend ever, Carol. We lived far apart, but seen each other as much as possible, seems like I knew Carol for ever, she just made such a impact in my life. Carol’s energy and love for life was amazing, I loved being around her every second I could get. I will miss her greatly, but knowing she is now with Nancy again gives me peace with this. Heaven has gained another great person, a angel that will now look after us in a different way. Until we meet again Carol, love you so much, give Nancy a kiss for me!
Love Wendy-Ann XOXOXOX
I was fortunate to have met Carol a few times in Pennsylvania while she was visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Richard Butler. She was so easy to be with, always smiling and always energetic. Her family and friends will miss her terribly but she will always live in their hearts.
Thank you so much Aunt Carol. I truly appreciated the kindness you (and Nancy) always showed myself and my entire family. It was always nice to get a visit from you both. Those visits will be missed. You were very kind and caring to us all. We will all remember you forever. Rest in peace! –Steve
There will always be a special place in our hearts for our dear Aunt Carol Kramer. We truly could not have asked for a more caring, kindhearted, adventurous, fun, loving and generous aunt and great-aunt. Thank you, Aunt Carol, for all the wonderful memories you gave our family, which we will treasure forever. We miss you greatly, but we take comfort in knowing that you are now home in Heaven.
Our Love Always,
Stephen, Theresa, Mary & Zoe Kocis
P.S. We love this picture of you 🙂
Joe and I always enjoyed having Carol and Nancy come to our house for Christmas or a visit in the Summertime. Carol and my cousin Nancy were an important part of our family and will be missed very,, very much.
Love,
Joe and Becky Leaman
Quite by accident today, I came upon Carol’s obituary. I was happy I did, as I have thought about her once in awhile wondering where she was living.
We lived next door to Carol in Indianapolis in 1973-74. She was such fun and a real go-getter. We put dinners together sometimes, and I still have her cabbage roll recipe. I’m just sorry I never saw her in person again.
My sincere sympathy to her family and friends. You will certainly miss her enthusiasm for life.
Rebecca Young, Carmel, Indiana
Dearest Carol,
You were there when your sister entered this world and have been with her nearly seventy years. You were there when she wed and you gained a brother almost fifty years ago. You were there when your brothers and nieces were born as well as your grand nieces and grand nephews. You were there for your spouse, extended family and friends.
You left too soon and it hurts. You were a people person, always giving everyone your full attention. And when you arrived, we knew we were going to have FUN. As Mother Teresa once said “Help those whom God has put in your path”. You did! The world feels different without you in it. Thank you for the wonderful gift that was you!
And when it came time to leave, you were there to let us know that you had safely arrived at your new destination by giving us signs. We have loved you with an everlasting love and you will always be a part of our lives. Oh how we miss your smiling face and energetic personality. Good bye Carol. We love you.
Richard & Lorraine Butler
I would love to get that recipe from you!
Kim Shingler, Carol’s Niece
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Thank you!
My dearest sister Carol,
You have been one special lady in my life, and the lives of our family. Loving, caring, sacrificial, and everything we could love about someone. Carol’s birth name is Carol Ann Losleben. Some say Losleben is German for “free love,” others say it is German for “free life.” Either way, this is the Carol all of us know. She knew how to live life to the fullest. I will certain miss my sister, as she continues to live on in my heart forever. Great memories, great loss.