Ann Norlin

1914 - 2016

Ann C. (Schutz) Norlin

Passed away peacefully on May 18, 2016, at the home of her daughter, Sharlyne Balano. She was 101 years old. Born in Spring Green, WI, on November 25, 1914, Ann was the last survivor of the 9 children born to George and Francis (Ring) Schutz. Shortly after graduating from Spring Green High School in 1933, Ann moved to Chicago, where she began working as a nanny and later met her future husband, Roland Norlin. She and Roland married February 14, 1935 and raised their two daughters, Sharon (deceased) and Sharlyne in Chicago, and Wisconsin was where they spent their summers. During WWII, Ann worked as a factory worker for Sola Electric. Following the war, she remained employed in various office positions and had a long career as a credit manager. She was also a committed parish volunteer at St. John Berchman Roman Catholic Church, in the food pantry and at fundraisers for the school. She enjoyed traveling, watching Chicago Cubs games, playing cards and spending time with family and friends, including longtime neighbor, Sharon Chamar and her family. She was an expert at crossword puzzles. Since 2009, Ann's primary residence was the San Anselmo, CA, home of her daughter. Ann is survived by her daughter, Sharlyne; grandchildren, Daria Carrillo (Carlos), and Lorna (John Cunningham), Aaron, Matthew and Miles Balano; great-grandchildren, Hope Carrillo, and Nathan, Joseph (JT), Louis, Marcus, Ezekiel Balano; many nieces and nephews; and friends both in California and Chicago. The Memorial Service is 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Monte's Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home, 330 Red Hill Avenue, San Anselmo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.