Ann J. (Koch) Paulsen, 74, of Bitely, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born November 13, 1947, in Colfax Township, Oceana County, Michigan, to George and Irma (Sanders) Koch.

Ann loved her animals, and enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, sewing and knitting, and drawing and painting.

Ann is survived by: her children, Shawn (Aiken) St. Germaine, Darrell "Sam"  and Wendy Aiken, Kelly Aiken, Lorina (Aiken) and Chris Clark, Shannon (Paulsen) Pierce and Ben Kelsey, and Ty Paulsen; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jake Koch, Jesse Koch, and Luella (Koch) Morse; sister-in-law, Joyce Koch; and brother-in-law, Archie Welch.

Ann was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Doug Koch; and sister, Nina (Koch) Welch.

Interment will be in Colfax Township Cemetery at a later date.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com