Stephanie Marie Sulzmann, age 47, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on September 22, 2026. She was born on August 25, 1979, in Fairhope, Alabama.
Stephanie was a registered nurse and attended the University of Mobile. She enjoyed fishing, concerts, decorating, traveling, music, rodeos, camping, and watching sunsets.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Knowles.
Stephanie is survived by her husband of 12 years, Jeff Sulzmann; her children, Kaitlyn Welch, Nathan Welch, and Landon Shaddix, of Baldwin County, Alabama; and her grandchildren, Lylah Bailey, Tres Bailey, Weston Welch, and Everly Welch.She is also survived by her mother Janice Knowles; her siblings, Todd Knowles, Ron Knowles, and Mark Knowles; special friends, Laura Hayles and Dessa Curtis; and her beloved pet, Zoey.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road in Daphne, AL. There will be a time of visitation from 5PM – 7PM, followed by the service at 7PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at https://www.nami.org/
Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family. Online expressions of condolences may be made at www.hughesfh.com.
I was an Instructor of Stephanie’s at UM. It breaks my heart to hear that she’s gone. I will be praying for her loved ones and family. I pray the Lord brings you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
I have no doubt that Stephanie made a difference in this world.
I am so sorry to hear about this Sulzman. I will be praying for you and your family.
Condolences,
”And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died.“
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.”
1 Corinthians 15:20
Steph was my son Jaylin aunt she was a really sweet person, I remember our last conversation she was at home and she turned the camera around so I cld see her sunset and she said “Jaz ain’t that beautiful?” I said it is… and that’s the last thing she ever said to me. I’ll never forget that and I’ll never forget her. We love you so much Steph rest peacefully in heaven.