Cramer, Jane Ann (née Ewing) (Died)

Jane Ann Cramer, nee Ewing, age 53, died peacefully in her sleep April 22 in her home in Evanston. Cherished wife of Larry Cramer; beloved daughter of Audrey J. and Raymond P. Ewing of Kenilworth. Jane was born in Winnetka and was a graduate of Greeley School, Joseph Sears School in Kenilworth, New Trier High School, and Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where she received her B.A. Degree, graduating cum laude. Jane was active in many humanitarian causes in Illinois, Vermont, California, Georgia and Tennessee, but her greatest interest was in art history. She reconstructed Georgia O'Keeffe's l949 visit to Fisk University in Nashville where she donated and supervised the construction of the exhibit space for 99 paintings from the estate of her husband, Alfred Stieglitz. Jane's report for the Fisk collection, based on interviews of faculty and staff who were present during the 1949 visit, was cited in a recent two-volume biography of the artist. There will be a Memorial Service at the Winnetka Congregational Church's Little Chapel, 725 Pine Street, Winnetka, Tuesday, May 3rd at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Nashville Humane Association, 213 Oceola Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209. Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.