Ann K. Routon, age 62 of Sergeant Bluff passed away Wednesday evening October 27, 2010, at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a short illness.

A Time of Celebration of Ann’s life will be held from 3-5 pm Saturday October 30, 2010 at Waterbury Funeral Service in Sergeant Bluff. Online condolences may be left for the family at waterburyfuneralserviceinc.com

Ann was born on October 4, 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Eyer) Towns. She attended Sioux City Central High School, graduating with the class of 1966.

Ann was united in marriage with Ken Routon on October 28, 1977 in Elk Point, South Dakota. This union was blessed with two wonderful children.

Ann worked for a few years at Sioux City Stationary and at the Sioux City Stockyards. She then became employed at Mid-American Energy in the customer relations department, where she enjoyed her work for 13 years, before her health declined and she retired. Following her retirement she worked part-time in the office at Waterbury Funeral Service.

Ann enjoyed her puzzle books, reading, watching television, sewing, and spending time with her family and friends.

She will be missed by her family which includes her loving husband of 32 years Ken, of Sergeant Bluff; her children: son D.J. Routon of Sergeant Bluff, and daughter Michelle Adams (Jeff) of Kyle, Texas; her brothers Tracy Burns (Eve) of Dakota City, NE., and Mike O’Byrne (Barb) of Akron, IA.; and her sister Jackie Baldock (Greg) of Sioux City. She is also survived by her two grandchildren: Lexi Rane Adams and Cade Ryden Adams of Kyle, TX; her uncle Robert Sullivan, and her wonderful cat T.C. Clark.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her adopted parents Daniel and Helen Sullivan and brother Arthur Burns.