Annabelle Pearl DeCota

March 1, 1937 - December 26, 2015

Annabelle Pearl DeCota, age 78, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at UP Health System, Marquette. She was born in Zeba, Michigan on March 1, 1937 the daughter of the late John and Hattie (Spruce) Misegan. Annabelle attended Zeba and L’Anse area schools. She married Joe Decota and he preceded her in death in 1989. Annabelle was a member of Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. She enjoyed watching the Packers and liked country music, going to bingo and going to the casino. Annabelle was a Gold Star grandmother. Annabelle is survived by her children Robert (Valarie) Voakes of L’Anse, Jim Riopelle of Hancock, Michael DeCota of L’Anse, Ronald DeCota of Baraga, David DeCota of Baraga and Joel DeCota of Benton Harbor, daughter Sharon Savuroski of Hancock, numerous grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and her sister Patricia Hickman of Orion, Michigan. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her grandson Robert Lee Nigig-enz (Little Otter) Voakes, her brother Isadore Misegan and sisters Doris Dunleavy, Ginger Cadeau, Myrtle Rodriquez, Dorothy Nutlouis and Rolene Duquette. Funeral services for Annabelle were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Zeba Hall with Deacon John Cadeau officiating. The family greeted friends at the Zeba Hall on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 6 pm and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Immediately following the service a luncheon was held at the Zeba Hall.