Mary Ann (Cook) Lenhardt

 Lenhardt, Mary

Milford, MI

Her Legacy… Mary Ann Lenhardt, 88, passed away April 3, 2026. She was born on August 3, 1937, in Munising, Michigan to Benjamin Cook and Ruby (Peterson) Cook. Mary Ann married the love of her life, Robert Lenhardt, on June 15, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. Mary Ann will be remembered as a loving spouse and mother who was a caring warm person. She enjoyed traveling, swimming, scuba diving, gardening and golfing. She was truly an artist; including painting, ceramics, making jewelry and quilting.

During her early years Mary Ann was focused on raising her family. She spent a lot of time with her family enjoying their pool and sailing up North at Bay City Yacht Club. After Robert retired, they enjoyed golfing and traveling; including trips to Hawaii, Australia, Alaska and New Zealand. The past year she lived at Hampton Manor Premier Assisted Living, where she made a lot of new friends and participated in their many weekly and holiday activities.

Her Family… Mary Ann will be missed by her children; Deb (Dave) Foy, Darlene (Jim) Paradise, Kathy Cox, Rob Lenhardt, Kim (Bryan) Karrick and grandchildren; Adam Foy, Valerie Foy, Tony (Samantha) Paradise and Ashley Paradise. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lenhardt; siblings, Ruth (Eugene) Blow, Charles (Jean) Cook, Lawrence (Lynda) Cook and Ronald Cook; parents, Benjamin and Ruby Cook and son-in-law Barry Cox.

Her Farewell… Mary Ann’s family will gather privately. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dementia Society of America. Please leave a message of comfort for Mary Ann’s family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign her guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

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