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Anne A. MENZE

  • May 19, 1944 - June 28, 2011
  • Marquette, Michigan
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“Dear Family of Anne Menze, Please know of our thoughts and prayers for Anne. She was a member of the CatholicTV online community, iCatholic. We...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Bonnie Rodgers - Watertown, MA

“Sorry for your loss. It seems too soon for her to go. Affectionately, Jerry Shimon Class of 61 ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Jerry Shimon - Flint, MI

“The Trepanier Family extends our deepest condolences on the loss of Anne. Anne was an amazing woman who gave of herself throughout her life to...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Ann Marie Trepanier - Dayton, OH

“Our Condolunces We were sorry to heard obout your loss. We know She is now at Peace. We were happy to have know Her. We were also pleased to have...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Bernard & Shirley Shusta - MI

“Doneen, Kippey and Franz, So sorry to hear about Aunt Anne. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I too have fond memories of all the times...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Maria Jenks - Leawood, KS

“Doneen, Kippey & Franz, I was sorry to hear of your loss. Aunt Anne could always make me laugh and ditto on the homemade fudge it was one of the...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Joe Menze - Marquette, MI

“To Kippey and family, Anne was my dear classmate. We shared some special and lasting memories. Her special way in either words of comfort or praise...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: marie ( zarzyski) harvell - Derby, KS

“My thoughts and prayers to the family of Anne. She was a great friend during our high school years. May she rest in peace. ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Pat Meyers Wallenslager - MI

“Sorry to learn of another member of two generations the Menze family whom I knew, now passed on...As neighbors in East Marquette and classmates at...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Douglas S. Treado - Edenton, NC

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Franz, Kippy, and Doneen plus all the other family members affected by Anne's passing. Take comfort in knowing...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Carolyn Shusta - Denmark, WI

“My sincerest sympathy to you all for the loss of your Mother. Mary K Goulette Molaski Classmate, 1962 ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Mary K Goulette Molaski - Abrams, WI

“Doneen, Kippey & Franz, So sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Aunt Anne. I will never forget her homemade fudge. My condolences....Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Jackie Arnett - Oakland, CA

“Very sad to hear the news about Aunt Anne. Lots of good memories as a youth with her and her family at the farm in McFarland. Memories to hold on...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Richard J. Thomas - Gurnee, IL

“I have known Anne since I was a little girl of 10, she was a big sister and a great friend to me. We shared many times together, shared many laughs...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Connie Dyson - Sioux City, IA


Anne A. Menze, 67, of Marquette, died Tuesday afternoon, June 28, 2011 at her daughter�s home and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. She was born May 19, 1944 in Marquette to the late Franz and Amelia L. (Brunngraeber) Menze. Anne graduated from Bishop Baraga Central High School in 1962. She earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from NMU in Public Administration then attended the Patricia Stevens Modeling School of Milwaukee, WI. Anne enjoyed helping and encouraging others. She enjoyed her crafts, gardening and the early mornings. She gave to her community through service and volunteering for many non-profit organizations. She is survived by three children, Doneen (Jeff) Ferris of Gwinn, Kippey (Larry Knabush) Garrels of Gwinn and Franz Johnson of McFarland; grandchildren, Rachel, Jacob, Danielle, Benjamin, Kimberly, Katherine, Donald, Kristina, Nathaniel, Austin and Anna; great-grandchildren, Kahley, Ahnilycia, Mylina, Madison and Miles; brothers, Joseph (Kay) Menze of Ontonagon and Herman Menze of Tempe, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Thomas; and brothers, Paul Menze and Carl P. Menze. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Bishop�s Room at St. Peter Cathedral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. Msgr. Michael Steber officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Harbor House. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories can be shared at www.canalefuneral.com