Vanessa Goldasich Kramer formally of Carlinville left this world on April 15, 2025, in Rossville, Kansas, and was welcomed into the arms of her Savior. At long last, she heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” 

Vanessa was born on March 8, 1957, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. She graduated from Litchfield High School then attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma and later attended Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. 

She is survived by her three beloved sons: Joshua Kramer of Carlinville Jacob Kramer of Horton, Kansas, and Peter (Whitney) Kramer of Ruskin, Florida. Her legacy lives on through her four cherished grandsons: Anson, Mason, and Hudson Kramer of Florida, and Taegan Kramer of Horton, Kansas. She is also survived by her mother, Joan Rufus of Litchfield; her sisters, Gail Cochran of Mt. Sterling, Illinois and Keirsa Novotny of Lakewood, Illinois; three uncles, Michael (Betty) Goldasich of (Springfield and Bob (Barbara) Goldasich of Litchfield and Harvey (Sherry) Packard of Maine; and many treasured cousins, nieces, and nephews. Vanessa was preceded in death by her father and stepmother, James and Marjorie Goldasich of McNabb, Illinois; as well as her grandparents, Michael and Irene Goldasich of Litchfield, and Edna Packard of Kingfield, Maine. 

A memorial service celebrating Vanessa’s life and faith will be held on June 9th at 1:00 p.m. at Carlinville First Assembly of God. All who knew and loved her are invited to attend and honor her memory.

Memorials may be made to:

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