Ann Forker

OLMSTED, Ill. -- Ann Forker, 83, of Lincoln Park, Mich., died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at Heartland Health Care Center in Allen Park, Mich.

She was born Jan. 23, 1921, in the state of New York, daughter of Peter and Louise Nasier Decker. She and Paul C. Forker were married Sept. 8, 1946.

Forker was formerly of Olmsted. She retired as assistant school librarian at Meridian High School in Mounds, Ill.

Survivors include her husband; a half brother, Warren Decker of New York, and a half sister, Ruth Decker of California.

She was preceded in death by a sister.

Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at National Cemetery in Mound City, Ill. The Rev. Arnold Koffman will officiate.

Jones Funeral Home at Villa Ridge, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.