Ann Elizabeth Kennard

Ann Elizabeth Kennard of Cadillac passed away, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at home. She was 82. Ann was born July 26, 1941 in Hillman, Michigan to John Joseph and Mary Louise (DeLodge) Cadiuex. Mrs. Kennard was a long time member of Saint Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac where she was a member of the Mary Magdalene Circle. She was also a member of the Red Hatters. She enjoyed ceramics, gardening, golfing, bowling, cooking, and baking. Mrs. Kennard loved vacationing and spent her winters in Alabama. She loved spending time with her family, especially decorating and entertaining for the holidays. On September 26, 1959 she married David James Kennard. Early in their marriage Ann and Dave lived in Alpena until moving to Cadillac in 1964, when they opened Dave and Jim’s Pizzeria on the corner of Mitchell Street and Pine Street. They were proud that the business remains in its current location and is owned and operated by the Kennard family, currently known as Pizza Plus of Cadillac. Mrs. Kennard helped with the family business and also worked in real estate for several years. She is survived by their children: John (Joie) Kennard of Boon, Paul Kennard, Joanne Kennard, Dave (Jan) Kennard, Chuck (JoLeean) Kennard all of Cadillac; seven grandchildren: Kenda, Craig, Erin, Holly (Daniel), Nick (Bailey Lynne), Elizabeth, Luke; two great- grandsons, Mason and Liam; siblings, Pat (Jim) Kennard and Elaine Ableidinger all of Hillman. Mrs. Kennard was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dave on September 6, 2019; brothers, Raymond, Albert, William, Lloyd, Cadieux; sisters: Mary Lou Crawford, Amelia Cadieux, and Edna Zwolinski. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 29, 2023 at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac with Fr. Michael Janowski as celebrant. Burial will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cadillac. Friends may meet the family Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 PM at Peterson Funeral and Cremation Services in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Ann Catholic Church. An online guestbook at available at www.petersonfh.com.

Ann Elizabeth Kennard

July 26, 1941 - September 20, 2023