Lena Lenora Lampman, 91, of Allison, passed away on February 13, 2012 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa. She was born on May 23, 1920, in Waterloo, the daughter of Harm and Louise (Finke) Cramer. Lena grew up in Allison and graduated from Allison High School. She received her teaching certificate from The University of Northern Iowa. On July 27, 1940, Lena was united in marriage to Odes Lampman. Lena's family was her life. She also enjoyed playing piano and playing cards. She is survived by a daughter, Linda (Clark) Elliott of Waterloo, two grandchildren, Tim Grittmann of Allison and Kathy Grittmann of Waterloo, a great granddaughter, Lacy Hulbert, and many nieces and nephews. Lena was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Odes, and six siblings, Sophia Koch, Chris Cramer, Minnie Cramer, Harm Cramer, Helen Wubbena, and Fred Cramer. Lena's family would like to thank Cedar Valley Hospice for their love and care over the last eight months. Please direct memorials to Lena's family. Burial will take place at Folkers Cemetery in rural Allison. [more]
