With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ann Bayer (DeForest, Wisconsin), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 31, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Ann may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Erickson and Vivian Erickson (Wang); her former husband James Schamens; and her siblings, Richard Erickson and Jean Frandy.
She is survived by: her husband Bill; her daughters, Carrie Hochstetter (Mark) and Amy Dellis; and her stepchildren, David Bayer (Jill), Erik Bayer (Liz), Beth Bayer, Threasa Bayer (Jim Rounds) and Phillip Bayer (Krissy). She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.