Mary Shantz

Shantz, Mary Ann. Age 79. October 7, 2011.
Loving devoted wife, best friend of 57 years to her Jack. Beloved mother to Debbie Tom Schram and Douglas. Aunt to Michelle Dan Dilloway, Marm to Jackie, Jamie, Andrew, Connor, Evan, Brendan and Kaitlin. Mary Ann was admired for her ability to entertain her dinner and house guests, always making them welcome and at home, staying connected with her social circle of close and dear friends. She enjoyed her affiliations with the Christ Child Society, Village Woman's Club, Red Run and Pine Lake Country Clubs, St. Hugo of the Hills, Brother Rice and Marian High Schools. Mary Ann enjoyed traveling to destinations world wide and her passion for attending her grandchildren's activities and milestone events. She was a strong willed spirit who in her twilight years, courageously battled some persistent health challenges. A fiercely loyal matriarch, her never ending love and pride for her family will never be forgotten and will be incredibly missed. She spent her time being concerned for those she loved; now she can continue to do so from above. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Funeral Mass Tuesday, In State 10:30 a.m. until Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations are being made to Royal Oak Rotary Foundation or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.