Mary Ann Zahn

May 18, 1951 - August 16, 2013

MARY ANN ZAHN NORWAY- Mary Ann Zahn age 62 went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Dickinson Co. Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, MI. She was born on May 18, 1951 in Norway, the daughter of the late Eugene and Glada (Poupore) Hayes. Mary Ann graduated from Norway High School in 1969, St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1971 and received her bachelor degree in Nursing from LSSU in 1999. She married Edward Zahn on July 24, 1971 in St. Mary’s Church in Norway. Mary Ann is a member of Community Bible Chapel in Norway. Mary Ann was a registered nurse who became a certified occupational health nurse working for the Niagara and Champion Paper Mills. She later worked with the Dickinson Occupational Clinic. She retired from DCHS in 2011. Mary Ann is survived by her husband Ed; son Michael (Heather) Zahn of Norway; daughter Julie (Matt) Mills of Norway; grandchildren Evan, Alayna and Elliott Zahn; brothers Eugene “Butch” (Judi) Hayes of Norway and Robert (Judy) Hayes of New Jersey; sister Susan (Sam) Lucas of Hardwood; father and mother-in-law John and Rose Zahn Sr. of Faithorn; sisters-in-law Patricia (Gary) Bryant of Faithorn, Barbara Thiry of Carney and Kathy Zahn of Hermansville; many nieces and nephews; and special family friend Vicky (Cory) Wells. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law John Zahn, Jr. Family will greet friends on Tuesday, August 20 from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, August 21 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home with Pastor Lonnie Wilson of Community Bible Chapel officiating. Interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Faithorn at a later date.