Lorraine Irene Schramke

Lorraine Irene Schramke, born on August 3, 1922, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at the age of 103. She is survived by her loving children:.Warren Schramke, Thomas (Peggy) Schramke, Mary (Janet Hillman) Schramke, Janet (El Edmond) Eary, Carol (Carson Lane) Schramke, Diane Schramke, Theresa (Thomas) Burkhart and her cherished grandchildren: Matthew (Amanda) Schramke, Brian (Amanda) Schramke, Kathryn Eary, Lydia Eary, Charles Burkhart, James Burkhart and Quentin Lane, and great-grandchildren: Hannah, Claire, and Natalie. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Frank Schramke, her parents Lester and Frances Frost, and her brother Donald Frost. Our mother modeled grace, compassion and kindness as a parent of seven children, all while as a receptionist working more than 25 years in a pediatrician's office, and as a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known for remembering birthdays and anniversaries and keeping in touch with relatives and friends throughout her 103 years. She served on the Altar Society at St. Lawrence for many years and was a long-time member of the St. Lawrence Seniors. She made food to donate to funeral luncheons until well into her eighties. She had many talents including baking, needlepoint, crocheting, and quilting. She made birthday cakes for our birthdays. She made homemade bread that made our home smell heavenly. There were always homemade cookies available even when she was in her 90's. She was an avid reader and loved to play cards with her friends. She crocheted many afghans, baby blankets, scarves and mittens. She was still crocheting scarves when she was over 100 years old. She made so many beautiful quilts. Even though she is gone, her afghans and quilts will keep us warm for many years to come. She made new friends even when she was 100 years old and continued to try to be helpful and generous to people she loved and new people she met. She was in the group of the first women who did drafting for Bell Telephone during World War II, only in retrospect noting that although her pay was doubled she was paid half of what men were paid doing the same job. She faced many challenges in her life; although she was human and could be difficult in her own way, she was quick to apologize and to express appreciation and gratitude to those who tried to help her. She radiated love and a commitment to family. She will be truly missed. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, she will lie instate at 11:00a.m. until the time of the her Funeral Mass at 12 Noon, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Rd, in Utica. Lorraine will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI, on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Lorraine Irene Schramke

August 3, 1922 - May 8, 2026