Ann M. Kees, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 8, 2023. Born January 13, 1935, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mabel Amstutz. Ann married Richard (Red) Kees in 1958 and they were married for 63 years until his death last year. Ann worked at General Electric, then drove school bus while attending college. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree in elementary education, retiring from teaching at Northwest Allen County Schools. She was a member of Angola United Methodist Church and the Lake George Bridge Club. Ann enjoyed time with her family, reading, and playing cards (especially bridge). She and her husband Red lived in the Harlan area while raising their family, then retired to Lake George for their summers and wintering in Florida. Surviving are her daughters, Kimberly (Stan) Risser and Kris Conklin; four granddaughters, Kali Irving, Courtney Lucas, Tara (Drew) Cagnet, and Hannah Risser; and two brothers, Max (Sally) Amstutz and Jerry Amstutz (Sandra Jameson). Viewing will be Sunday, April 16, from 2:00 -5:00 p.m. at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne. Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 17, with viewing one hour prior. Preferred memorials are to Parkview Home Health and Hospice and Angola United Methodist Church. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HockemeyerMillerFH.com for the Kees family.
