Ann Ness Obituary

The passing of Ann Ness of Menahga, Minnesota occurred on September 4, 2026. Ann, born on January 8, 1960, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ann Ness to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Schmitz and Joyce Schmitz (Rydbom); and her brother James Schmitz. She is survived by: her children, Shawn Ness of Wadena, Shane Ness of Wadena and Richard Disterhaupt of Staples; and her siblings, Michael Schmitz, Pam Cooper (David) of Motley, Mary Dee Kempe (Brad) of Verndale, Sharyl Rinkel (Jeff) of Wadena, Joel Schmitz (Mike) of Phoenix, AZ and Teresa Schmitz (Michael) of Baxter.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, September 10th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. A prayer was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Johnson-Schuller Chapel (205 4th St SW, Wadena, MN 56482). A Mass was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Ann's Catholic Church (514 1st St SE, Wadena, MN 56482).