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Mark Frederick Schram
1960 - 2017
Mark Frederick Schram
1960 - 2017
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Mark Schram Obituary
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Malinda Montou Schram; father, Gus Schram, Jr.; daughters Sarah Schram Edwards and husband Rhett; Amanda Schram LaGrange and husband Blake; brothers Gus Schram III and wife Lisa, Karl Schram, and Eric Schram and wife Catherine; sister Sharon Schram Sturlese and husband David; grandsons Reid and Wade Edwards; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Rose Burton Schram; mother-in-law, Mable Montou; and father-in-law, Joseph Horace Montou.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Father Brian King will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 23, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m., and will resume at 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service, all at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Burial will be at Consolata Cemetery with pallbearers Craig Childress, Ricky Hanks, Chris Ieyoub, Danny Lanza, Glen Lavergne, John Nichols, Fred Rau and Jamie Yelverton and honorary pallbearer Carey Elder†. In lieu of flowers, the family request Memorials be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center in his honor.
The family wishes to sincerely thank all of the staff and physicians that have cared for Mark during the past 7 years: his devoted friend and doctor at Internal Medicine, Dr. Brian Clements; Dr. Samuel Sprehe, ENT; and Christus Home Health all of Lake Charles; the incredible staff at MD Anderson Cancer Center – Dr. Surena Matin, surgeon Genitourinary Medical Oncology; Dr. Bryan Moon and Physician's Assistant Craig Roorda, Orthopedic Oncology; Dr. Frances McAleer, Radiation Oncology; Dr. Karen Chen and Dr. Ana Ciurea, Department of Dermatology; Dr. Valencia Thomas, Mohs Surgery; Dr. Kaveh Karizad, Elizabeth Martin, Wesley Amistad and Edgar Salire, Department of Cardiology; Dr. Horiana Bodana-Grosu, Dr. Roberto Casal and Dr. David Ost, Department of Pulmonology and his devoted and loving oncology team Dr. Eric Jonash and Physician's Assistant Marcia Holloway. The family also wishes to thank all who prayed for Mark including the "Prayer Warriors" and "The Gang". Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
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Stephanie (Walter) Hicks
June 9, 2017
To my friends,
The Schram family is one of the most welcoming families I have ever met. When I was the new kid in the 4th grade class, they invited me into their home and lives. Sitting around their dinner table, Coach gave me the crawfish lesson- I better hurry it up or else I would miss out! Coach Mark taught me speed is key with peeling crawfish.
My condolences to the family, y'all are forever in my heart.
Alexis Wilson-Courville
May 29, 2017
Prayers and condolences for your family during this time.
Robert Ferrier
May 25, 2017
Dear Schram Family and the Builders Sav-Mor Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is with very heavy hearts that we learned of the loss of Mark. It has been an absolute pleasure and honor to have known and conducted business with Mark over the years. The world and our industry just lost one of the great ones. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences, The PrimeSource Building Products Team -
Byron Stewart
May 25, 2017
Malinda,
Kelly and I are so sad to hear of Mark's passing. We continue to think and pray for you guys as you go through these difficult days. Mark was a great friend to us and even though we didn't see you guys as much as we would have liked, his passing is felt far and wide. God bless you and the girls.
Byron and Kelly Stewart
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May 24, 2017
Dearest Malinda, Sarah, Amanda, and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved husband and father, Mark. He was a good, kind, and loving person to all who met him.We will enjoy the memories we have shared as we hope those wonderful memories sustain you. We are out of town & it saddens us that we cannot be there for you and the girls. We will be holding you close in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless and keep you all as He holds Mark in the palm of His Hands.
The Walter Family- Mark, Kathy, Sarah, Stephanie (Kevin Hicks),& Mark Ryan
Annette Sonnier
May 24, 2017
We are praying for your family.
Damian and Annette Hanks Sonnier
May 23, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gus jr, Gus lll, Karl we are so very sorry for the loss of Mark.
Sam Battaglia family
May 23, 2017
Malinda and entire Schram family, Kerry and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kerry and Christa Driskell
gordon linder&medina weekly
May 23, 2017
our thoughts and prayers are with the schram family,and the buiders sav mor family.the world lost a great man .,but heaven got an even greater one,a n angel.
May 23, 2017
Karl, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My God be with him on the next phase of his journey to eternity. Jennifer Roback Morse
May 23, 2017
Malinda, Girls, Gus III and Lisa - We are so sorry for your loss. Beautiful pictures, family and memories. Our prayers are with you. God be with you and your family. Carol, Jason, Jenny, & Karagan Bonin.
Brad Hamlett
May 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the Schram family. Mark will be missed.
Neil Schmitt
May 23, 2017
Malinda, I wish to express my sympathy to you, the girls, and the entire Schram family. I still recall how happy I was to see you two when you came to Knoxville for the girls' basketball tournament. Mark was just as he always was, smiling, happy, and obviously the ultimate family man. I will keep you in my prayers, and appreciative that I had the fortune to know Mark Schram! May God bless all of you.
May 23, 2017
Malinda, I lost Scottie 15 years ago on Christmas Morning and it is true life will never be the same and yes, I still miss him but at least we know that he is with our Heavenly Father and fellow-shipping with Jesus and knows no pain and suffering now- he is in total Peace. Let me know if I can help in anyway in the days to come. In deepest sorrow for you and your family, Peggy Vinson
Evan Reeds
May 23, 2017
I am saddened to learn of your loss. Mark will be missed by many.
Alison Bergeron-Fontenot
May 23, 2017
So sad to say goodbye to this kind, sweet and generous spirit. He was such a fighter and a wonderful example of a good husband and father. He goes ahead of us, well prepared.
Charles Harris
May 23, 2017
He was such a wonderful man
May 23, 2017
Malinda - We will keeping praying for you and your family! Keep all those sweet memories close and may God give you peace each day. Eva and Grant Price
Brenda Wilkinson
May 23, 2017
Melinda and family
I am so sorry. Hold on to the beautiful memories you have. They will help in the days,weeks, months ahead. They will make you smile thru the tears. God has another Angel. Prayers for all.
Brenda
Debbie Duhon
May 23, 2017
Malinda & Gus III - I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and all of your family. Mark will be missed.
Carol and Dan Elliott
May 22, 2017
Malinda and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mark's death. Our prayers are with y'all. God bless. Much love....
Shelia Abshire
May 22, 2017
I am so sorry for your lose Malinda. I pray for peace for you and your family. May God our father hold you dear and let you and the girls know that he is in the arms of his heavenly father. I am praying that God will heal your heart. Please Know my prayers are with you. (
James Veillon
May 22, 2017
My heart and prayers go out to you and the Schram family.
Ellen Enright Ellis
May 22, 2017
Malinda, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and all your family.
Linda Spees Smith
May 22, 2017
Mark was one of the nicest people I have ever known. I pray for God's love and comfort and peace for you Malinda and your beautiful girls.
Linda Vaughn Bell
May 22, 2017
Malinda you have been blessed with this jewel of a man and his girl. We all pray for you and all of your family as you journey through this loss. He will be forever in the hearts of those who love and ever knew him. I know your faith will get you through this sad time.
Missy Hataway
May 22, 2017
My heart and prayers are with you all. Mark will always be remembered for his gentle soul and quick smile. I pray your precious memories will find a way to warm your hurting hearts.
Missy Giles Hataway
Lori Gardiner
May 22, 2017
Malinda, Sarah, Amanda and extended family, Please accept my condolences and prayers with much intention for all of you. This tribute obituary to Mark's life is beautiful. Including Carey as honorary pallbearer is an epic gesture. Mark will always be remembered wearing a smile. I'll forever remember and respect M&M together always. I trust that the strength, love and commitment you and the girls provided Mark unconditionally will provide you peace looking forward and always.
Marion Bono
May 22, 2017
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and pray that Jesus - humble, poor, and crucified will lift your sorrow.
I loved the pictures. Mark-always a sweet smile-I can't imagine how you will all miss him.
I am praying. God Bless You All.
KEN CORKRAN
May 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss Malinda. We lost a prince of a fellow. Our prayers and love are with you and your family. God Bless. Ken Corkran
Denise Veillon
May 22, 2017
Melinda my thoughts and prayers are with you and Mark's family. I am sorry for your loss.
May 22, 2017
Amanda, I am so sorry to read this. I know this is a sad time but your dad sounded like a GREAT GUY. That means you will have wonderful stories to remember. In the end, all any of us really leave behind are the stories and memories, and his will be rich to recall.
Bless you and your family.
Pam Wall
Lisa and Freddie Patrick
May 22, 2017
Of all the memories we have of Mark, there isn't one in which he isn't smiling. There is not one memory in which he isn't entertaining us with his infectious laughter. Of all these memories, we most remember the amazing way he loved Malinda and his precious girls. Thank you, Malinda, for sharing this brilliant man with us. All our prayers are lifted up to God for you and the family. We love and will miss him. Mark is surely resting in the arms of Jesus. Until we meet again, Mo. Love Ya, Lisa and Freddie
Bill Price
May 22, 2017
Rest well my friend! I remember clearly our candid conversations while we were both undergoing treatments at MD Anderson. You fought the good fight. My heart goes out to the family.
Thad Minaldi
May 22, 2017
Malinda, we are so very sorry for your loss of your Mark. Your family, and the Schram families, are in our prayers. Thad Minaldi
Julie Baker
May 22, 2017
Malinda and Eric, I was so saddened to hear of Mark's passing. He fought with courage and grace and we were blessed to have known him. He loved his family! Prayers for all of you.
Sally Rodgers
May 22, 2017
My sincere love and condolences to Mark's family and dear friends. May God continue to guide and bless each of you. With love, Sally Montgomery Rodgers
Karen Barker
May 22, 2017
Well Mark- you beat us into the City! Congratulation Sugar! You know how much we will all miss you. Maybe even a bit jealous. No, not really. Just wondering how you must feel seeing Your momma and Melinda's mom and dad and of course, being pain free, breathing the fresh clean air and meeting Jesus!! I want you to know that you were a wonderful inspiration to all that knew you. Even in your hard and sad times, you somehow had a smile and an encouraging word for others. You left us with an incredible example of how to live a Christ filled life. Your legacy will live on through your precious Melinda, children, their spouses, grandchildren and of course all of the many friends that loved and admired you. A man of character, loyalty, integrity and kindness.
Until we see you again. We'll be along in the morning. Love Karen
Barker
Chuck Simpson
May 22, 2017
A Great Friend, Boss and Leader. I have been truly Blessed these last 12 years to know you........ I Love you Mark and Melinda!!
Martha Richard
May 22, 2017
Malinda, and all family members, Our deepest Sympathy to you all. Mark was such a Great Person....May the Lord give you all the strength to face the days ahead. You all are in our Prayers. Martha Hebert Richard,Kenneth & Malcolm Hebert-Sweetlake, LA.
Ron McGinley
May 22, 2017
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with The extended Schram Family!
Ron McGinley
Roger Landry
May 22, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you Melinda....I remember Mark asking about you while we were in shop class together! He was seriously giddy as Lanza, Starkovich, Pete Yoder, and Wicke were all kidding him about you! He was a really, nice person and man. I applaud your heroic efforts and hope you will be able to celebrate his life!!
May 22, 2017
Melinda;
We were so shocked and sorry to see this in the paper this morning. Please know that we are praying for you and your family. Sincerely
Charlie & Monet Brashear
Keith DeSonier
May 22, 2017
Jesus has prepared a room for you. He has called you home to Him to begin your eternal life. We were blessed to have you here on Earth with us to share His Glory. May you Rest in Peace.
Scotty and Belinda Cormier
May 22, 2017
Rest in Peace. Mr.Mark. ,No more pain. May God Bless You and You're Family. SORRY, FOR y'alls lost. God needed another Angel.
Todd McBroom
May 22, 2017
What a great man! I will always treasure your friendship, your smile and your laugh. I am forever grateful for you including me in your circle while I was away from home working in Lake Charles, you always made me feel welcome and like family. You were always an example of shining the light of Christ in how you treated others.
Live On Purpose
Todd McBroom
Margaret Broussard
May 22, 2017
so sorry for your loss. praying for Malinda and daughters.
Earl Keith Tate
May 22, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Although, I won't be able to be there, you know I will be there in spirit. I watched Mark grow up from a child to a fine man. I will always remember that smile he had. May God wrap His arms around all the family as they go through this loss. I love you all.
Mary Shaddock Jones
May 22, 2017
Melinda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You have loved Mark since we double dated in high school. You are an inspiration to all of us. Your love, commitment, and unfailing faith is contagious. Mark is with Jesus. No pain. Just enveloped in a love we cannot yet fathom. I know this fact comforts you in this time of sadness. Love to you all.
Rick bridgers
May 22, 2017
Prayers To The Schram Family. Sorry For Your Loss.
Curtis and Shelia ABSHIRE
May 22, 2017
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
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