Connie Mae Kraninger, 59, of Independence, Iowa died Saturday morning, March 6, 2010, at her home in Independence, Iowa following a short illness with cancer.
Connie was born on May 6, 1950, in New Hampton, Iowa the daughter of Joseph F. and Helen E. (Kohles) Sullivan. She was a 1968 graduate of the Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in Elma, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Garry J. Kraninger on July 11, 1970 in St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Elma, Iowa. The couple moved to Independence in 1987. Connie was employed as a supervisor with APAC in Waterloo, Iowa prior to becoming ill.
She is survived by her husband; Garry, three children; Carrie Jo (Steven) Cusher, Sally Jo (Ryan Halbur) Kraninger both of Independence, Iowa and Roy Joseph (Karina) Kraninger, Tripoli, IA., six grandchildren; Nicholas James, Anna Rose, Riley Mae, Taylor James, Garrett Michael, and Ethan James, and four sisters; Shirley Daleske, Eldora, IA., JoAnn Bork, Des Moines, IA., Charlene Tull, Tumwater, Washington, and Nancy Gibbons, Mason City, IA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister; Myrna Wagner.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Independence with Rev. Don Plamondon officiating. Burial will be in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Independence. Friends may call from 3 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at the Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory, Independence where a rosary will be recited at 3 P.M. and a parish vigil service will be held at 7 P.M. Tuesday.
Condolences
From: Vince & Sally Fangman (08:47 am - March 11, 2010) Connie was a former classmate of mine at Elma IC. My wife Sally and I would like to extend our sympathy to Garry and family. I was very fortunate to have emailed her a few times prior to our class renunion last summer---I feel very greatful that her and Garry could attend. My wife and I really enjoyed her company. Connie was as cheerful and freindly as she was in elementary and high school.
God speed Connie!
From: Damon & Brenda Music, Sean & Connor (08:40 am - March 10, 2010) You are all in our thoughts &we love you all so very much!
Connie, from the first smile you gave me the day I met you to the last smile you gave me a week ago, the beauty of your soul touched my heart. You became Grandma Connie to my children and family to me and Damon. We will hold our memories close to our hearts. We love you so very much and will miss you always.
From: Brooke Toale (01:07 am - March 10, 2010) Sally & Family
So sorry for your loss. Connie will be missed greatly by all. Thinking of you, please call if you need anything.
Brooke & Mark Toale & family
From: Laura Mckee & Family, Schwartz Family (11:36 pm - March 09, 2010) Roy, Karina, & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this day. Remember she will always be alive in our hearts. God Bless You All
From: Sr. Marge Friedhoff (09:27 pm - March 09, 2010) My deepest sympathy to Garry and all the "kids". Connie was a wonderful friend all through middle school and high school. She was a real gem, and such a courageous lady. I hoped that all the prayers would get her a miracle. Maybe now she will get her questions answered by Someone who knows. My continued prayers for all of you who feel her loss the most.
From: Creighton Roethler (08:58 pm - March 09, 2010) Garry and Family,
My deepest condolences, it was a gift given to us all that we could all spend time with you and Connie at our class reunion. You are all in my prayers.
Creighton
From: Keri Griswold (08:06 pm - March 09, 2010) You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Connie touched so many hearts and was a wonderful woman and I am very greatful for knowing her. Heaven has received a great gift!
From: Rex & Deb Dulin (07:08 pm - March 09, 2010) Carrie, Steve and family,
We're so sorry for your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
From: Jake & Myrna Jacoby (05:06 pm - March 09, 2010) We offer our condolences to the family it's been a long time since we saw Connie. She was such a pretty girl growing up and had such a beautiful smile. God Bless You.
From: Troy & Ann Bolton (02:52 pm - March 09, 2010) Garry, Sally, Taylor & family--so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold on to all those great memories!!
Troy, Ann, Abby, Matt & Meghan Bolton
From: Angie Gockel (02:04 pm - March 09, 2010) Roy, Karina and family, Very sorry to hear the loos of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Matt & Angie Gockel
From: Sheryl Gosse (01:37 pm - March 09, 2010) Garry and family: I'm sorry to hear of Connie's passing, she was always such a sweetheart and truely loved all of her family and friends. I became acquainted with her as a customer while I worked at WM. (think she left before I started). You both came thru my line often and she was always so bubblely and cheerful even though she was not well. Treasure the memories, be there for your family and always always be close to family and friends.
From: Kelly Plein (01:32 pm - March 09, 2010) Sally and family-I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Know that she will be watching over you and she will still be here whenever you need her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From: Gerry and Marian (11:46 am - March 09, 2010) Our sympathy. She fought a hard battle. I'm sorry we can't make it down. You are all in our prayers.
From: Karla Mills (08:40 am - March 09, 2010) Garry and family,
Connie was a great person and I know that you all have a great loss! My prayers are with all of you at this time.
Karla
From: Jean Paulus Hegtvedt (08:24 am - March 09, 2010) Garry & Family,
I am so saddened to hear about Connie's death. We were childhood friends and we spent a lot of good times together. Though I haven't gotten to see her or spend time with her these past years, I will still miss her and will think of her often. My heart goes out to all of you at your loss and I pray that God will give you the strength you need to get through the tough days ahead.
All my love.........Jeanne
From: Mike Reilly (10:10 pm - March 08, 2010) We are so sorry to hear about Connie. We've been thinking of you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!!
From: Melissa (Krempges) Henschel (11:06 am - March 08, 2010) So sorry to hear about Connie's death. My prayers are with your whole family.
From: Amee Anderson-Freidhof (10:10 am - March 08, 2010) My thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffucult time....I smile now at the thought of running into her the day when we meet again and the laugh and smile we will share. She was so proud of her family!...God Bless!
From: Angie Fox & Family (09:00 pm - March 07, 2010) I am so sorry for your loss, Connie was a great family friend to us all. She will truly be missed. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. God has received another special Angel.
Angie Fox & Family
From: Sean McGilligan (08:32 pm - March 07, 2010) Diana, Logan and I are very sorry for your loss.
From: Kandi Fleshner (06:47 pm - March 07, 2010) Sally and Family:
I am so sorry for the lost of your mom. She was one of the nicest people I have ever known in life. She was sweet, caring and capassionate.
All my prayers are with you and your family at such a hard time in life.
Sincereley,
Kandi and Tim
From: Dave & Carol Zobeck (04:31 pm - March 07, 2010) We are so sorry to hear of Connies passing. Our sympathy and prayers go out to her husband, children, grandchildren and sisters.
From: Diane Meyer (02:20 pm - March 07, 2010) Working with Connie @ W-M, I soon came to realize that she was a woman who may have been small in stature but had the heart of a giant. She so loved her husband & children and I am sure that love was as strong for her grandchildren. She had the gift of making me laugh and was always a joy to be around. I am blessed to have known her for an all too short time. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
From: LaVonne Cusher (01:51 pm - March 07, 2010) Connie's courage, trust, caring for others, her deep passion for life and her never ending love for family and friends was so evident in her daily life-now the torch is passed to her children to carry on with the same endurance that has been taught to them by her example. Job well done, Connie-rest in peace.
From: Wayne & Sue Peyton (12:46 pm - March 07, 2010) Carrie and Steve, we were saddened to here of the loss of your Mom Carrie. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Wayne and Sue Peyton.
From: Jeanne (10:30 am - March 07, 2010) I am so sorry to hear of Connie's passing, yet thankful that she is at peace now. My thoughts are with all of you. I plan on attending the funeral on Wednesday. God Bless all of you.
From: Lois Stout (09:50 am - March 07, 2010) Sorry to hear about Connie's passing. I had worked with her at APAC. Please accept my condolences.
From: Tina Peterson (07:08 pm - March 06, 2010) Connie,
You will be forever missed!
RIP my sweet friend!
Tina
From: Jamie Mulford (06:17 pm - March 06, 2010) You are in my thoughts. I will miss Connie very much. I love you all. Jamie
From: Sue (Sullivan) Denny (06:14 pm - March 06, 2010) Connie was such a patient cousin and good friend to me during the summers I spent with Joe and Helen after my mom died. I am sure she earned her angel wings long ago. My sincere sympathy to all.
From: Ann Crawford (06:02 pm - March 06, 2010) I am so sorry for your loss even though God has gained an amazing new angel! Connie was an amazing person who I was blessed to know and have as a friend. May your many memories of her bring you all comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
