Jean U. Kramer, age 100, of Highland Park, IL, passed away New Year’s Day, January 1, 2004. Beloved mother of Joyce Iris (Lloyd) LeVine; proud and loving grandmother “Naney” of Cheryl F. Sinclair, Mark David (Sylvia) LeVine and Mitchell Ben LeVine and great-grandmother of Arianna Kenneth; former wife of the late Benjamin “Buddy” Kramer. Service Monday 2 p.m. in the Beth Shearim at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Jean was a Renaissance woman in a man’s world and was at the forefront of women’s independence in the business world. She was the ultimate stage mother for her daughter Joyce who with her help became a famous high fashion model and performer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Animal Foundation, 960 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622. Info: Shalom Memorial Funerals 847-255-3520
