Ann Patrell

Ann D. Patrell, 88, of Bellaire, passed away January 7, 2011 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.

She was born May 14, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John and Della Yanchitis.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Patrell of 53 years; two daughters, Mary Ann (Robert) Schuckel of Bellaire, and Lynne (Tim) Murphy of East Jordan; one sister, Dale Killeen of Cheboygan; two grandchildren, Jessica (Keith) Wilson, and Tim (Danyelle) Murphy; and two great grand children, Alex and Kately Wilson and several nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her brother, John Yanchitis.

Ann attended St. Luke Catholic Church for many years. She loved baking cookies and enjoyed reading and sewing.

A memorial mass will be Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church with Father James Gardiner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellaire Public Library, PO Box 477, Bellaire, MI 49615. Please sign Ann's guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com