Ann Elizabeth Shea, 87, a lifetime resident of Ironwood, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family.      The former Ann Elizabeth Mesich was born March 26, 1924, in Ironwood, daughter of the late John and Anna (Yelich) Mesich, attended Newport School, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1942. She was employed by the S.S. Kresge Co. and later at J.C. Penney Co. in Ironwood for 25 years.      On Oct. 30, 1948, she was united in marriage to John Gordon Shea at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ironwood by the late Rev. Edward Mihelich. John preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2007.      Ann was a former member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and its Altar Society, and presently a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. She was affiliated with the Slovenian (SNPJ) Society. She was an avid reader and church goer, and enjoyed cooking, baking, socializing and shopping with her daughters. We remember Ann for her faith in the Lord, her unselfish love of family and friends, her compassionate ways, and her beautiful smile.      Surviving are a son, Michael (Mary), Houghton; daughters, MaryPat (David) Kelly, Watersmeet, and Jane (Terry) Campbell, Marquette; grandchildren, Patricia (Jay) Christopherson, Rhinelander, Wis., Abby (Karl) Shunk, Marquette, and Jackie Shea, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.; great-granddaughter, Lily Mae Shunk; great-grandson, Wyatt Gordon Shunk; brother, Mike (Ann) Mesich, Ironwood; brother-in-law, Clem Kolesar, Ironwood; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.      Besides her parents and husband, Ann was preceded in death by sisters, Rose M. Kolesar and Mary Raikovich; a brother, John Mesich; her in-laws, Tyyne and Dennis Shea; sister-in-law, Lois Mesich; and brothers-in-law, Milo Raikovich and Robert Shea.      Per Ann's wishes, cremation has taken place.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation in the St. Joseph Family Room at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood, with the Rev. Darryl J. Pepin, celebrant.      Rite of Committal will take place in the St. Joseph Family Room at the church, with luncheon to follow at Tacconelli's in downtown Ironwood.      Spring inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood.      Online condolences may be given to Ann's family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.      To the staff at Regional Hospice Services and Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Community, you deserve halos and wings for your loving and skillful care as well as friendship for our mother.      To Mike and Ann Mesich, your daily presence and treats made Mom smile. This act of kindness was so appreciated by her children and will never be forgotten.      Even though she tried to stay, she wasn't ours to have this day, she went with Him, on her way.      Keep her comfortable, make her warm, take her safely in Your arms.      Take her Lord, we won't forget.      We won't forget her on this day.