Ann Osborn Pratt

PRATT, Ann Osborn
Kalamazoo Ann Osborn Pratt died at her home in Kalamazoo, MI on April 12, 2013. She was born April 15, 1914 in Sault Ste Marie, MI, the daughter of George A. and Emma D. Osborn. Ann was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Stanley R. Pratt, and by her parents and sisters, Helen and Janet, and brother George. She was granddaughter of both former Michigan Governor Chase S. Osborn and Lt.Gov. Thomas B. Dunstan. Ann is lovingly remembered by her sons Stanley R. III "Randy" Judy of Sault Ste. Marie, ON; George O. "Nick" Carol of Portage, MI; and daughter Mary Ann "Polly" Ira Goodwin of Katonah, NY, as well as 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Ann attended public schools in Sault Ste. Marie and the University of Michigan, graduating with a B.A. in 1935. With her husband, she was owner of Radio Station WSOO and publisher of The Evening News, both in the Sault. She had been an active member since 1999 of Pine Island Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo. Ann was blessed with a multitude of friends, who will fondly remember her compassionate care and warm hospitality, particularly at her favorite place of residence, her summer home at Birch Point, Brimley, MI. Arrangements are being handled by Langeland Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Cremation has taken place, and her ashes will be inurned later next to those of her husband at the columbarium of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines, NC. Memorial services will be held in Kalamazoo on Saturday April 27, at 1:00 p.m. at the Fountains of Bronson Place. Memorial donations may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or the charity of your choice.