Tharone Kramer, 32, of Grand Forks, ND, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence.

He was born on March 28, 1983, to Sharon Michaels at Crookston, MN. He was baptized at the Hitterdal Lutheran Church, Maple Bay, MN. His mother married Kenneth Kramer who adopted Tharone. Tharone attended Maranatha Christian Academy, until the 7th grade, in Minneapolis, MN. In 1998, he moved with his mother to Beltrami, MN, attending the Fertile-Beltrami School. He also attended Fisher-Climax Schools, before moving to Grand Forks. In the early 2000's, Tharone earned his GED. His mother, Sharon died on October 4, 2014. While living in Grand Forks, he worked several restaurant jobs.

As an eleven year old, Tharone went on a Mission trip to Mexico. Tharone faced many challenges, while growing up with diabetes. From the age of 2, he had to learn what was good for him and what would cause him problems. These difficult years taught Tharone to trust God for life and health, become sensitive to others who needed help and appreciate the small things in life.

Tharone is survived by his grandmother, Doris Michaels, Fertile, MN; aunt, Kathy Michaels, Mentor, MN; cousins, Amy (Chris) Motteberg, Fertile, Kari (Josh) Bolstad, Fertile, and Heidi Michaels, Climax, MN; and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Michaels, October 4, 2014; grandfather, Edmund Michaels; uncle, Wesley Michaels (2010).

Funeral Service: 10:30AM Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Maple Lake Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, MN.

Visitation: one hour before service at Maple Lake Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, MN.

Burial: Our Savior Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, MN.