Joann J. Essenmacher, 60, of Bad Axe, passed away on May 19, 2016.

She was born in Bad Axe to Albert and Ethel (Soper) Prill on March 7, 1956.

She married Chris Essenmacher on October 29, 1999.

Joann enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Chris; daughter Jamie (Roger) Taylor of Bad Axe; grandchildren: Jacob, Andrew and Mariah Taylor; great granddaughter, Koralyn Taylor; and sisters: Birdie (Richard) Heintz of Pigeon and Lavina (Don) Mussall of Monterey, Tennessee, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Joann will be 3 pm on Saturday, May 21st at the MacAlpine Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 am until time of service.

Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com