Dec. 30, 1956 - March 28, 2013 SOUTH BEND - Laura Lynn (Anderson) Cramer, 56, passed away at her home in Mansfield, Texas, on March 28, 2013. She was born in South Bend, IN, on December 30, 1956, to Edward Kurt and Cara-Jean "CJ" Anderson.

She graduated from John Adams High School in 1975, where she competed as a diver for the swim team and also earned the Kiwanis Award. Laura attended Baylor University, where she received her RN degree.

She worked as an RN for several years and later earned an MBA degree from the University of Texas. On June 6, 1992, she married Dr. C.W. (Bill) Cramer. Laura was very proud of her two daughters, Jessica and Alexandria, and of their involvement in the Mansfield High School Band. She enjoyed gardening, and was usually accompanied by her dog, Chloe.

Laura was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Laura was preceded in death by her mother, Cara-Jean. She is survived by her husband and her two daughters. Also surviving are her father, Edward (Kay) of South Bend, IN, and her four siblings, Steven of Boyes Hot Springs, CA, Douglas (Jeanna) of Angola, IN, Daivd (Heidi) of Baltimore, MD, and Lisa (Robert) Hammer of South Bend, IN, as well as an aunt, uncles, cousins and ten nieces and nephews.

A private funeral service was held on April 6th at Kaniewski Funeral Home, with Pastor Donald Bayne officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka, IN. To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.

04/17/2021 JFC