Ann was born in Fulton, Illinois, to John and Tena Housenga and relocated to Michigan with her family for her senior year in high school. She started her career as a beautician, eventually marrying William Strating, and they worked together as the owner of Kitchen World for many years. Ann later also worked for Quality Custom Cabinets.
She was preceded in death by her husband William Strating; and later her 2nd husband Frank Aukeman.
Ann is survived by her son, Steve (Tracy) Strating, daughter Darcy (Joel) Bareman; grandchildren Chelsea (Brandon Nimtz) Strating, Micheal (fiancé Jordan Thweatt) Strating, Kayley (Conner) Hinson, Ryan Bareman, Sean Bareman; siblings Toots (Warren) Drooger, Dick (Sherrie) Housenga; sister-in-law Pauly Housenga; many extended family and friends.
A service to celebrate Ann’s life will be 11:00am Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, Holland. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 6-8:00pm Wednesday, January 18 and from 10:00am until the time of the service on Thursday January 19, 2023 at the funeral home.
In memory of Ann, please feel free to bring a book to donate to the library at Royal Park Place, make a donation to Belay Youth Ministry (www.belayyouthministry.com), or Compassionate Heart Ministry.
Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Strating / Bareman family's.
