Anna Irene Essenmacher, 91 years old of Bad Axe, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Meadow Lanes with her family by side. She was born on October 20, 1932 to the late Frank and Rose (Helewski) Rutkowski in Ubly. She married Richard Essenmacher on May 13, 1950 and they were married for 59 years before he passed away in 2009.

Anna enjoyed quilting, was known for her beautiful flower gardens and loved to travel with her husband. She loved to volunteer at her church, giving communion to shut-ins and helping with dinners. Anna was very proud of her service in the health field and began as an aide, then went on to receive her LPN and received her RN degree when she was in her 50's,and cherished her time helping many people at the Medical Care facility where she worked for years.

Anna is survived by her sons; Eugene (Patsy) of Linden, Robert (Jo) of Hillsdale, Ronald (Deb) of Bad Axe, Patrick (Vicki) of Perry; daughter Sharon (Stephen) Reynolds of Florida; sisters Janet Roberts, Christine (Kenneth) Roggenbuck; sister-in-law Sally Rutkowski; grandchildren Leah, Dawn, Stephanie, Rebecca; six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Hank Rutkowski, Stanley (Marilyn) Rutkowski; sisters Bernadete Rutkowski, Virginia Rutkowski, Marie Essenmacher; sister and brother-in-law Teresa and Joe Moriceri; granddaughter Megan Essenmacher.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Hubert Parish/ Sacred Heart Catholic church in Bad Axe, with Fr. T.J. Fleming officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic cemetery.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe from 3-7 PM, with Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 4:00 PM. Visitation will also be from 10:00 AM on Thursday at the church, until the time of service.

Anna will be greatly missed by everyone that knew and loved her.

Memorials may be offered to St. Hubert Parish/ Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Condolences can be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com