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May 12, 1918 May 15, 2011
May 12, 1918 -- May 15, 2011

Ann Young , Age: 93

Ann Young 93, of Chicago, died Sunday, May 15. She was born May 12, 1918 in Chicago to Edward and Mary (Peterson) Brink. She was a graduate of Schurz High School. Ann married Robert H. Young on October 4, 1941. Easy to laugh, a sharp wit, exuberant personality, the "gift of gab," devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, excellent cook, loyal friend, lover of crossword puzzles and crocheting, an eager traveller, and a fan of the Cubs are among the many ways her friends would describe her. She was a long-time and very active member of Faith Lutheran Church. Ann was a member of the Portage Park Arrows, Hitch School PTA, the Taft High School Parents Club, and several senior clubs. She was employed at Siegel's Department Store and SM&R Company. Ann is survived by two sons, Robert (Carol) of Ripon, Wi and Jock (Mary Kay) of Fox River Grove, Il.; four grandchildren, Mindy, Scott (Jennifer), Jeffrey (Khloe), and Bradley (Dawn); seven greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 62 years, six brothers and one sister. In addition to her loving family, she was blessed with many devoted friends who provided her with support , comfort and love. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois 1-800-622-8358.