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R. Herzberg Obituary

R. Ann Herzberg Eaton Rapids Age 56, died peacefully at her home on September 13, 2013. She was born in Jackson, MI. Ann was a graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and a National Merit Scholar. She received her BA from Michigan State University with high honors and was recognized for outstanding achievement by admission to Alpha Kappa Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma honors fraternities. She was a law school graduate from The Ohio State University. In her professional career, Ann first served as an assistant East Lansing City Attorney with the McGinty law firm. She was employed by the Michigan Court of Appeals for over 27 years and served as editor of the Michigan Appellate Digest for many of those years. Ann was a member of numerous professional associations and served as chair of the State Bar of Michigan Appellate Court Administration Committee. Ann was a great MSU basketball fan and season ticket holder for nearly three decades. She also enjoyed interior decorating, gardening and making friends on several internet communities. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Spalding, sons Benjamin and Robert Spalding, father Robert (Jackie) Herzberg and numerous friends and family members who were so helpful and supportive during her long illness. Suggested beneficiaries for donations are the Capital Area Humane Society, Hospice of Lansing or the Sparrow Cancer Center Giving Club. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 15, 2013.

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Keven Engebretson

October 14, 2013

The memories of her are permenantly etched in the minds of people from around the world. I'm glad to be one of those. My thoughts are with her family. peace

Kathy McNeilly

October 2, 2013

It was wonderful to have Ann for my step sister and I have many fond memories of our childhood. She was always doing something fun. I remember helping her decorate her room ALL PURPLE. We even had to be wearing purple to enter her room. Ann was a smart girl and challenged me to do my best in school. I will miss you, Ann! Love, Kathy

Steve and Jane Reeser

September 30, 2013

We met Ann and Tim through a couples' gourmet group at least 20 years ago. We will always think of Ann as a great hostess even when the power went off in their beautiful new home during a winter gourmet dinner. She was always smiling and ready for a good laugh. Steve and Jane Reeser

Lou Ann Smith

September 24, 2013

I worked with Ann for many years. Her wonderful sense of humor will stay with me forever. She would says things like "We need to unscramble the spaghetti on this one." Always made me laugh. Miss you Ann.

Wendy Ring

September 18, 2013

I was lucky enough to have known Ann and by extension, her family. I will always miss her. Her grace, humor and bravery these past years were humbling to behold. Be good to yourselves, Tim, Ben and Rob, and call on me if you need.

Martha Levandowski

September 18, 2013

I first met Ann as part of a couples gourmet group some 20+ years ago, before kids. We enjoyed an annual holiday cookie baking day together for many years.It is so hard to grasp that Ann will not be making and sharing her signature fudge recipes with friends and family. She was an amazingly strong women with so many interests. I was privileged to know her and will miss her. Deepest sympathies to Tim, the boys, friends and family. She left a mark on my life and I am grateful to have called her my friend.

Denise Eulert

September 18, 2013

I knew Ann through two message boards. I met her in person at gatherings in Ohio. A wonderful lady, with a nice family too.

I recall how she was such an MSu fan that she would post in green font. So once I replied in blue and yellow font, and she messaged "I didn't know you had a death wish!" She also called that other team "The Weasels"

I will miss seeing her online.

May she rest in peace. I will keep her family in my prayers.

Jack Walrad

September 17, 2013

I worked for Ann in 1987 and 1988. She was a wonderful supervisor for a new attorney. She was intelligent, gracious, and always cheerful. She will be missed by all who worked with her.

Peggy and George Jueckstock

September 17, 2013

I had the privilege of working under Ann's supervision at the Court of Appeals for a few years. I will never forget her contagious laugh and sense of humor, Ann will always hold a special spot in my heart. May God be with her family and give them peace. Goodbye my friend.

Rachel

September 17, 2013

I knew Ann from an online community, where her kindness and spirit shone through in every post she made. I was privileged to meet her in person, where she was just as welcoming. Her greatest act for me, though, was introducing me to my husband -- he and I were too shy to do that ourselves, and Ann stepped in. I'll always be grateful to her for that.

Mark & Julie Taylor

September 17, 2013

Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family and everyone who loved her.

Pat Donofrio

September 16, 2013

Ann was a remarkable attorney who made our work on the Michigan Court of Appeals so much better. She will be missed, but remembered fondly by the Judges and our staffs.

E. Thomas Fitzgerald

September 16, 2013

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of such a wonderful colleage and friend. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Ann's family as they enter into this great season of change.

Most sincerely,

E. Thomas Fitzgerald, COA Judge
Vicki Malacina, Clerk
Betty Gauthier, Judicial Assistant

Pat Long-Gilbert

September 16, 2013

We just lost a great person and a world class character. The world was definately a better place by having Ann here. My thoughts and deepest sympathies to her family.

Sue Kelch

September 15, 2013

We are so sorry to hear that Ann has passed. I am thankful that I was able to see her in early September and we had a brief and pleasant conversation. She introduced me to MSU basketball when I was a freshman and she was junior, those were good years with Magic Johnson. She also recently sent me a basket with Starbucks coffee. I will think of her at any MSU event and when I get Starbucks coffee. She was a real trooper throughout this whole ordeal and I will always admire her spirit. Our deepest sympathies, Sue (Cowles) and Ray Kelch

September 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Our deepest sympathies. Scott & Cherie Switzer

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