Ann Marie Lunka, age 102 a long time resident of Ely died peacefully, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. Ann was born March 25, 1911 in Greaney, the daughter of Anton and Marie (Vesel) Starich, and grew up loving the outdoor farm work. When she was 17, Ann went to Ely where she worked in a boarding house. While there, she met her husband, Lawrence Lunka. They purchased a home on Lawrence Street just down from where she worked. They lived there for 58 years. On January 18, 2000, Ann entered St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation Center where she acquired a wonderful family of caring employees.

Ann was employed at Vertin's Café for several years. She was active at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, a past Red Cross Volunteer, and a past member of Women's Life. Currently Ann was a member of the Ely Women's Slovenian Union and the Gilbert Women's V.F.W., and the KSKJ. Ann loved children, often gifting even when she didn't know them. She loved picking berries, and any and all outdoor activities. Ann was well known for making strudels with her friend Rosie Novak.

Ann was very committed to her family and friends. Survivors include her daughter: Josie (Dominic) Elioff; granddaughters: Jean Laine and Lori (Bill) Paschke; great-grandchildren: Ryan and Christopher Elioff, Jeremy Paschke; 3 great-great-grandchildren: Estavon, Sophia, and Christina.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband: Lawrence; brothers: Matt, Louis, Tony, Frank, Joe, Rudolph, and John Starich; and sisters: Angela Lagges and Mary Erzar.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia. Reverend Father John O'Donnell will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Ely Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are preferred, and may be directed to St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation Foundation.

Family services provided by Bauman –Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

Wednesday May 1, 2013 , 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday May 1, 2013 , 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Interment

at Ely Cemetery

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Facts Born: March 25, 1911
Place of Birth: Greaney, MN
Death: April 23, 2013
Place of Death: Virginia, MN
Occupation: Homemaker
Hobbies: Picking berries, and all outdoor activities
Organizations: St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Slovenian Women's Un ion, KSKJ Lodge, VFW Auxilary

Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to:
St. Michael's Health & Rehabilitation Center Foundation