Obituary
Barbara Joan Kramer, nee Podolnick, 82. Beloved wife for 62 years to Dr. Barry Kramer; devoted mother of Dr. Michael (Marisol) Kramer, Brian (Jennifer) Kramer, and Dr. Jason (Heidi) Kramer; cherished grandmother of Matthew Kramer, Stephanie Kramer, Hannah (Brett) Kozin, Joshua Kramer, and Ethan Kramer; loving sister of the late Dr. Edward (Diana) Podolnick; cherished childhood friend of Gayle Newman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Am Yisrael in Northfield, IL (www.amyisrael.org) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Chapel service Monday, April 13, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva information, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520
Service Information
Service : Monday, April 13th at 12:15 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
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April 13th, 2026
Barbara was one of the sweetest kindest people I’ve ever known. Her loss is huge. I loved her very much and will keep her in my heart forever
~Diana Podolnick
~Sister in law, Port Jefferson station n y
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