Marion – Ann Marguerite Coon, lifelong resident of the Marion area passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. She was 90.
Ann was born on April 25, 1934, at home in Middle Branch Township to Otis and Helen (Linsday) Michell. She grew up and attended Clark Country School before becoming a graduate of Marion High School. On July 14, 1951, she entered into marriage with George E. Coon, celebrating nearly 35 years together before his death in 1986. Ann was fortunate enough to spend time in her earlier years working with Riverside Electric, then working at Riverside Restaurant which she and her husband owned. Eventually, she became a CNA for the former Mercy Hospital in Cadillac before going on to spend years working as a paraprofessional for Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District where she was a valued member of the special education program, until her retirement in 1999.
Ann enjoyed flowers and often spent time tending to them all around her home. She was a long-standing member of the Tuesday Morning Coffee Club at the Flashback as well as an instrumental part to the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4087. She could often be found cheering and rooting on family at any one of the many kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events. Ann will surely be remembered for her faith and active role at the St. Agnes Parish, as part of the Altar Guild, Parish Council and even a time as organist. Ann will be deeply missed as the matriarch of her family and by the Marion community as a whole.
Ann is survived by her seven children, Anndrea (Howard) McCrimmon of Marion, Kathleen K. Jenema of Marion, Kevin Coon of Cadillac, Leisa (Michael) Ritzer of Evart, Marcella “Marcie” (Kevin) Bennett of Marion, Michelle (Michael) Thompson of Cadillac, and John (Cindy) Coon of Midland; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; her sister, Fran; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many other loving family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Coon; two sons, George Jeffrey Coon and Stephen Coon; her sister, Alice Mary; two brothers, Ronald and Max; Marion – Ann Marguerite Coon, lifelong resident of the Marion area passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. She was 90.
Ann was born on April 25, 1934, at home in Middle Branch Township to Otis and Helen (Linsday) Michell. She grew up and attended Clark Country School before becoming a graduate of Marion High School. On July 14, 1951, she entered into marriage with George E. Coon, celebrating nearly 35 years together before his death in 1986. Ann was fortunate enough to spend time in her earlier years working with Riverside Electric, then working at Riverside Restaurant which she and her husband owned. Eventually, she became a CNA for the former Mercy Hospital in Cadillac before going on to spend years working as a paraprofessional for Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District where she was a valued member of the special education program, until her retirement in 1999.
Ann enjoyed flowers and often spent time tending to them all around her home. She was a long-standing member of the Tuesday Morning Coffee Club at the Flashback as well as an instrumental part to the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4087. She could often be found cheering and rooting on family at any one of the many kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events. Ann will surely be remembered for her faith and active role at the St. Agnes Parish, as part of the Altar Guild, Parish Council and even a time as organist. Ann will be deeply missed as the matriarch of her family and by the Marion community as a whole.
Ann is survived by her seven children, Anndrea (Howard) McCrimmon of Marion, Kathleen K. Jenema of Marion, Kevin Coon of Cadillac, Leisa (Michael) Ritzer of Evart, Marcella “Marcie” (Kevin) Bennett of Marion, Michelle (Michael) Thompson of Cadillac, and John (Cindy) Coon of Midland; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; her sister, Fran; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many other loving family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Coon; two sons, George Jeffrey Coon and Stephen Coon; her sister, Alice Mary; two brothers, Ronald and Max; son-in-law, Jack Jenema and three grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Marion, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 18th, also at St. Agnes Catholic Church. She was be laid to rest alongside her family at Greenwood Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Pioneer Golden Estates for taking such tender care of Ann during this past year. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Agnes Catholic Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.Fosnaught-Holdship.com The family is being served by the Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home. and three grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Marion, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 18th, also at St. Agnes Catholic Church. She was be laid to rest alongside her family at Greenwood Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Pioneer Golden Estates for taking such tender care of Ann during this past year. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Agnes Catholic Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.Fosnaught-Holdship.com The family is being served by the Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home.
