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Jean Ann Lau

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Jul 26, 1928 – Jan 23, 2026 (Age 97)

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BORN
July 26, 1928
DIED
January 23, 2026
AGE
97
LOCATION
Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Jean Ann (Franklin) Lau peacefully passed away January 23, 2026 at the age of 97. Born to Howard and Maudie (Loveland) Franklin, she loved growing up in Detroit. Jean was a proud graduate of the Art Department of Cass Tech High School, going on to receive her BFA in 1950 from Michigan State...

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Jean was my mentor. I´m a pastel artist. I would talk with Jean as I planned my retirement from my interior design career. We talked about how to merge into my art career. She was a most talented artist in every medium . Jean was most kind. I am sorry her time with your family has come to its end. May all your joyful memories give you peace. I am sorry I cannot visit with you. ( I´m having knee replacement surgery February 23 and won´t be able to navigate or so I´m told. But my thoughts...

Jean was an amazing artist and friend. I considered her a mentor to me in art. She always supported me and gave me great advice. Jean will be missed.

Neil, we are sorry for your loss and glad your mom lived a long life. We always knew of her as an incredible artist. Sorry for what you're going through. Love, Catherine and Earl

My sincere condolences to the entire family. May she rest in peace. Eva Januszewska

I had the honor and pleasure of working alongside Jean on the Arbor Street Art Fair Board for many years. She was just the nicest, most delightful person. I loved the gallery that she cofounded and visited often but I still lived in Ann Arbor. When I think of great people that I have met in our town of Ann Arbor, Jean immediately comes to mind. My condolences to the family.

Mrs Lau was a great lady. Matt's mom was a den mother for our cub scouts in our younger days. She took Matt an Neal and I to Vets park many times sledding. That old Plymouth with the push button shift on the dash was always intriguing to me. I had many sleep overs there and trips to Old Mission and Bay View. Prayers for you all. Gary and Karen Brewer.