Obituary of Sonia Kramer

Mrs. Sonia Kramer of Yorkton beloved wife of the late Steve Kramer entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home at the age of 87 years. Sonia was born on March 6, 1919 in Yorkton, a daughter of Steve and Anna (Zawitkowski) Gulka. On May 23, 1937 Sonia was united in marriage to Steve Kramer at Yorkton and the couple enjoyed nearly 66 wonderful years of marriage. They farmed in the Pebble Lake district and over the years Sonia fully enjoyed her role as a dairy farmer's wife and especially enjoyed the yardwork and gardening. She'll always be remembered as the "Avon Lady" in her community; having spent over 50 years as their representative receiving many awards for outstanding achievements. When Steve retired from farming they moved into Yorkton in 1976. After Steve died in 2003 Sonia continued to make her home in Yorkton and then moved to the Yorkton and District Nursing Home where she has since resided. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Steve; a daughter Angeline Milbank; daughter - in - law Lucille; brothers - in - law: Ted Taylor, Albert Souliere, Val Neilson, Bud Campbell and two sisters: Katie (Ted) Taylor, Jean (Albert) Souliere. She leaves to mourn her passing and to celebrate her life two sons: Bill (friend Connie) of Yorkton, Sk., Sam (Josie) of MacNutt, Sk. Her grandchildren: Reg (Ginger) Milbank of North Carolina, Randy (Ginger) Milbank of San Jose, California, Ron (Chris) Milbank of Reno , Nevada, Rhonda (Gerry) Popiuk of Melville, Sk., Memori Kramer of Roblin, MB., Steven (Sheri) Kramer of Regina, Sk., Jennifer (Jeff) Koroll of Saskatoon, Sk., Lindy (Kelly ) Becker of Yorkton, Sk.; great grandchildren: Renee and Rachelle Milbank, R.J., Nickolas and Kaitlyn Milbank, Samantha and Shelby Kramer, Czena Kramer, Colton Crone, Joshua and Matthew Koroll and Adam Becker; sisters: Marge (Val) Neilson, Anne (Bud) Campbell; sister - in - law Mary Gulka brother - in - law Danny (Marg) of North Battleford, Sk as well as numerous nieces, nephews and her many other relatives and friends. Funeral service and parastas was held on Tuesday, July 11th from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Father Methodius Kushko, C.Ss.R. of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church officiating. The responses to the service were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita and members of the Parish Choir. The cross bearer was Jennifer Koroll. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Ken Eremko, Steven Kramer, Ed Magis, Gerry Popiuk, Jeff Koroll and Kelly Becker serving as casket bearers. Eternal Memory services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton Service Information Tuesday, July 11th, 2006, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens