Mary Ann (Parker) Schramm

Mary Ann (Parker) Schramm, age 72, of Albia, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home. Mary Ann was born on November 30, 1952, in Oskaloosa, IA, to Harold Paul and Della Ruth (Roorda) Parker. She attended grade school in Lovilia and graduated from the Albia High School with the class of 1971. In 1974, she was united in marriage to Gary Major in Unionville, IA. She was blessed with 4 children, Harold, Ed, John, and David. Mary Ann and Gary later divorced. In 1998, she was united in marriage to Donald “Don” Schramm at Lake Miami in Monroe County. Don preceded her in death on January 12, 2022. Mary Ann sold Tupperware and Avon before going to college at William Penn in Oskaloosa where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in business and accounting. She worked as an accountant in Knoxville briefly before settling in Russell where she operated MAPS Accounting for many years. She was a member of the State Accounting Board for Iowa. Mary Ann enjoyed playing Sudoku and Solitaire as well as sitting outside on her deck. She loved to visit with others, talk on the phone, and never knew a stranger. She was an excellent cook, known for her meatloaf and pies, and loved to have family get-togethers. Her true joy in life was spending time with her family and friends and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Mary Ann is survived by 3 sons, Harold (Amy) Major, Ed Major, and David (Sarah) Major; 9 grandchildren, Justin (Jessica) Manser, Bradley Hughes, Michael Piehl, Rebekah Major, Bret Major, Westin Major, Lucas Major, Blake Major, and Rylan Major; and 7 great grandchildren, Logan, Lukas, Brooklynn, Trayton, Paisley, Roland, and London; and 3 sisters, Dorothy (Don) Engelking, Dixie Harnden, and Bonnie Williams. Mary Ann is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. Mary Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Don Schramm; her parents, Harold and Della Ruth Parker; a son, John Major; a sister, Patricia Carter; and a brother-in-law, Randy Williams. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Mary Ann’s family present to greet family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor John Sowers officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. An open memorial has been established to the family.

Mary Ann (Parker) Schramm

November 30, 1952 - December 21, 2024