Marie Lena Schomaker

January 9, 1928 - October 13, 2020

Marie Lena Schomaker, our devoted and strong-willed mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend went Home to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her home. Marie was born in Saginaw on January 9, 1928, the daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth (Bremer) Schneider. She was a 1946 graduate of Saginaw High School. While at The Free Show in Saginaw, Marie met William "Obbie" Schomaker. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on September 21, 1946. As a co-op in high school, Marie began working for J.C. Penney, and continued her career there, retiring from the H.R. Department in 1992. She was a faithful member and Sunday School teacher of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Bridgeport and enjoyed Euchre, polkas, and bowling in her younger years. Marie was a past member of Farm Bureau, was on the board and women's guild of the former St. Luke's Hospital, and enjoyed time spent with her card club. Known for her sassy and independent ways, Marie's legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and friends for generations to come. Marie leaves to carry on her legacy, her children, Cheryl Raasio of Cadillac and Rhonda Schomaker (Gary Killingsworth) of Palmetto, Florida; grandchildren, Amy Bartes, Missy Killingsworth, John Raasio, and Chrissy Killingsworth-Wolverton. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren, who were the lights of her life: Daniel "DJ" Kenny, III, Carson Raasio, and Rylin Wolverton. In addition to her parents, Marie was welcomed home to Heaven by her husband, William "Obbie" Schomaker, Jr., father-in-law and mother-in-law, William A. Schomaker Sr. and Edna Schomaker, and her son-in-law, Karl Raasio. Marie’s Funeral Ceremony will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 6065 King Road in Bridgeport. Rev. Rheanna Goodrich will officiate. Marie’s family will be present to receive visitors on Friday at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services (formerly Reitz-Herzberg), 1550 Midland Rd., between State & Gratiot from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the church until the time of service at 1:00 PM. The entire family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Covenant V.N.A. for their compassionate care. Interment will be held in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Saturday at 3:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com