Obituary: Ann Stahelin, 88, Ludington.

Ann Stahelin

Obituary: Ann Stahelin, 88, Ludington.

Ann T. Stahelin, 88, of Ludington passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 after a long illness. Ann Therese Montcalm was born October 24, 1930 in Munising to Edward and Minnie (Beauparland) Montcalm. She was their last surviving child. 

Ann taught for many years Ludington Area Schools as an elementary and learning disabilities teacher before she retired. She was a devout Catholic, active in the VFW Auxiliary, and the local active and retired teacher’s organization. After her retirement, Ann traveled to New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and the Panama Canal. She also traveled extensively throughout the US including Alaska.

Ann enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, bridge, decorating wedding cakes, sewing, and spending time with her friends.

She is survived by her three children, Brent (Brenda) Stahelin of Texas, Mark Stahelin of Missouri, and Beth (Bert) LaChance of New Hampshire, her five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Besides her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her 10 brothers and sisters and her husband, Elmer V. Stahelin.

A mass from the Order of Christian Funerals was held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at St. Simon Catholic Church, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of donor’s choice supporting dementia and Alzheimer’s research.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.