Lula Artman

Lula Mae Artman, 77 of Port Huron, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006 in Port Huron Hospital after a brief illness. She was born April 15, 1929 in St. Clair to the late Claude and Abigail Harrington and was a lifelong Port Huron area resident. Lula married Clarence M. Artman June 14, 1953 in Port Huron. She was employed at Sperry's in the jewelry department for 15 years, retiring in 1985. Lula enjoyed music, was an avid bowler and golfer and a passionate Detroit Tiger fan. Lula is survived by her husband of almost 53 years, Clarence; her children, Michael R. (Anita Shagena) Artman of Port Huron and Sherry L. (Bob) Matevich of Mt. Pleasant; her grandson, Rob C. Matevich of Mt. Pleasant; her brother, Claude "Peanuts" (Dolly) Harrington of Port Huron; her sister, Bonnie Batey of London, Ontario and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Merton and a sister Mary Moran. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service for Lula will be held at 12 noon Saturday in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ivan L. Benedict will officiate. Visitation is Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time. Memorials in Lula's memory may be directed to the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association or Community Mental Health.