Ann Mashak

Anna Reese Cecelia Mashak, 84, formerly of 1920 W. Sagola Ave. Kingsford, passed away on February 27, 2013 at Dickinson County Hospital System. Ann was born on November 9, 1928 in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Louis "Red" and Alma (Larsen) St. Arnauld. She was a 1947 graduate of Iron Mountain High School and married Philip Mashak on July 5, 1948 in Iron Mountain. Ann and Phil raised their family in the home they built at 1920 W. Sagola Ave. in Kingsford. Phil preceded Ann in death on May 28, 2009. Ann worked as a secretary in several local insurance agencies, retiring in 1969. She was an active and faithful member of American Martyrs Church. She was also a member of St. Barbara's Circle and a former member of the Daughters of Isabella. Ann expressed her faith and love of the church through her volunteer work with her circle and funeral luncheon ministry. She also volunteered at the Iron Mountain VA Medical Center for many years. Ann was extremely proud and protective of her family, taking care of everyone was her number one priority. She was fondly referred to as " TE-TE" by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ann is survived by her daughter, Susan (Kurt) Johnston of Breitung Twp.; brothers, Harold (Norma) St.Arnauld of Marquette, Donald St.Arnould of Florida and Dick St. Arnould of EauClaire, WI; sister in law, Beverly DesJardin of Niagara; grandchildren, Dr. Shawn (Rachael) Johnston of Anchorage, AK, Kris (Debi) Johnston of Iron Mountain, Jamie Mashak of Sheboygan, WI., Jessica (Sean) Blockland of Loveland, OH., Jodi Mashak of Clermont, FL., and Brandy Mashak of Salt Lake City, UT; Thirteen great grandchildren. In addition to her husband Phil, she was preceded in death by her sons, Mickey and Greg Mashak; her sister, June Peters; brothers, Bert and Bill St. Arnauld and infant brothers, Curtis and Lee St. Arnauld; sisters in law, Laural St. Arnauld, Adeline St. Arnauld and Kay St. Arnauld; brother in law, Robert "Bud" Peters. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00pm Sunday, March 3rd at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Monday, March 4th at 11:00am at American Martyrs Church in Kingsford. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Dickinson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Upper Peninsula Region, 710 Chippewa Square Ste. 201, Marquette, MI 49855 The family would like to thank the Doctor's and Staff at Dickinson County Hospital for their loving care of Ann in her final days. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ann Mashak online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Ann Mashak

November 9, 1928 - February 27, 2013