Ann Julia Miesch

Mrs. Ann Julia Miesch, age 84, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 at her granddaughter's home in the care and company of her family. Mrs. Miesch was born January 30, 1924 to Michael and Matilda (Vicen) Vrablic in Muskegon. On February 19, 1944 she married William L. Miesch who preceded her in death on September 30, 1978. Mrs. Miesch was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In her later years she was cared for by the good people of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Ann, along with her husband, Bill, owned and operated Mike's Rentals on Silver Lake for 18 years; a business which rented trampolines, bicycles and boats. She later worked as a paraprofessional at Muskegon Community College. She was a member of Northside Seniors for over 20 years. Ann enjoyed cribbage, bingo and playing cards into the wee hours of the morning. She was skilled at crochet and was an excellent baker of Slovak cookies. She was very close to her children and grandchildren and was a firm, but always loving mother. Ann is survived by her children, Bill (Linda) Miesch of Florida, Jan (Al) Erickson of Muskegon, Bob (Shelly) Miesch of Whitehall, Chuck (Kathy) Miesch of Grand Haven and Mike (Roberta King) Miesch of Muskegon; 12 grandchildren, Tamilyn (Gerry) VandenHeuvel, Christine (Jeremy) Engwall, Suzanne (Doug) Fellers, Kim Benedict, Mike (Jamie) Benedict, Robin Miesch, Roxanne (Patrick) Lytle, Stephanie (Dan) Tlachac, Stacey, Katie, Steven and Tasha Miesch; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Francine Edwards; sister-in-law, Marg LaMorte; brother-in-law, Willard Grossenbacher; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ann was preceded in death by her two grandsons, Noah and Bobby Miesch and her sister Helen Herald and brothers Mike Vrablic and John Roberts. Thanks for the care and companionship provided by Judy Keith; the comfort food from Aunt Marg; and the wonderful attention by Sister Eileen, Mary Anne Sweet and Dorothy Patterson. Special thanks to devoted caregiver and companion for the past two years, granddaughter Kim Benedict. A MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (451 S. Getty) with Rev. Fr. Michael Olson as celebrant. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bay Cliff Health Camp or Nutritional Services - Johnson Hall Senior Site.