Annette Marie Stranger
12/9/1942 – 06/17/2025

Annette went to be with her lord on June 17, 2025, at the age of 82.
She was born in Ludington, Michigan to Ted and Marie Zielinski. Annette was an energetic, strong and feisty women. She was a single mother of 5 and worked hard to take care of them and raise them right.  She would often speak of her kids and tell everyone she could how proud she was of all her children and their accomplishments.
Annette worked for many years as a bus driver in Mason County, she loved driving and being with the kids on her routes. After retirement she missed driving so much, she started volunteering for Help Ministries driving clients to appointments all over the state. She really enjoyed talking to the clients.
Annette had a wit about her that at times made people smile, I heard her referred to as a Little Firecracker.  She will be missed by many and was loved deeply by her family.
Annette was proceeded on death by her parents, Ted and Mary Zielinski, her brother, Rodney Zielinski, Daughter, Sue Ready {Ben} and her son, Kevin Stranger.
She is survived by her brother Dennis Zielinski {Kathy}, Three daughters, Diana Scott {Jim}, Marianne Tolmie {Michael) and Theresa Cabot (Gary) She was blessed with 12 grandchildren and many great & great-great grandchildren.
Annette will be laid to rest with her parents at Pere Marquette Cemetery per her wishes.
Correspondence for the family can be sent to Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 S Washington Avenue, Ludington, Michigan, 49431.
www.beaconfh.com