Mary Ann Merten, 84, of Hart, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She was born October 22, 1935, in Hart, the daughter of Merlin and Frances (Merchant) Kokx.

Mary Ann along with her husband Joseph owned the "Rooms at the Inn" Bed & Breakfast on State Street for 14 years. She was active in the Lions Club where she served dinners, and an active member of St. Gregory Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and member of the Rosary Altar Society.

Mary Ann is survived by: her children, William (Kim) Merten of Hart, John (Norma Vasquez) Merten of Hart, Richard (Karen) Merten of Hart, Joseph R. (Margarita) Merten of Rothbury, Katrina (Mark) Pehrson of Hart, Mary Jo (Robert) Schaner of Hart, and Paul (Noelle) Merten of Hart; daughter-n-law, Janine Merten  of Centerville; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ruth (Alan) Glover of Hart, Robert (Juanita) Kokx of Hernando, Florida, and Pearl (Joe) Miller of Ludington.

On February 11, 1956, at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church, Mary Ann married Joseph Merten, who precedes her in death. She was also preceded in death by: her parents; son, Daniel Merten; and brothers, James Kokx, Michael Kokx, and Thomas Kokx.

Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted privately, with interment in Mears Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Gregory Catholic Church, 316 South Peach Avenue, Hart, MI 49420.

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

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