Suzanne Schram

Suzanne Schram obituary, Warren, MI

Suzanne Schram

Suzanne Schram Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, Inc. - Mount Clemens on Mar. 29, 2026.
Suzanne Schram, age 77, a resident of Warren, Michigan and formerly of Algonac, MI passed peacefully with her son at her bedside on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Henry Ford Warren Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1948 in Detroit, MI to Ben Jr. and Jeanette (Miller) Williams. On April 6, 1991 in Louisville, Kentucky she was united in marriage to Duane Charles Schram. Together they shared 25 years of marriage before he passed on February 4, 2017.

Known as Sue to most friends and family, she had previously worked in auto assembly at Detroit Gasket in Marine City, MI and as an area supervisor for Total Petroleum in Romulus, MI. She enjoyed shopping, day trips to the casino, and dining out with her friends. When at home, Sue could often be found solving word searches or watching My Lottery Dream Home on HGTV while in the company of her canine companion Kita.

Her legacy lives on in the hearts of her son Walter Stephenson, Jr. sister Jackie Ruppert, several nieces and nephews, and special friends Juanita Breece and Lois Gardenhire. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by five siblings; Benita Williams, Ben Williams III, George Williams, Jeanette Arthur, and Paul Williams.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. Memorial donations in memory of Sue are suggested to the charity that she faithfully supported – St. Jude Children's Hospital. Share memories, express condolences, and sign the online guestbook at www.vickfuneralhome.com.

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