Yvonne Marie Essenmacher

Yvonne Marie Essenmacher, age 70, of Washington Township passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at her home. Yvonne will be greatly missed as an amazing sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born to Mae (Hoin) and Domazy Wrubel in Ubly, Michigan, on November 1, 1943 – the oldest of three children. Yvonne attended Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic School from Kindergarten through 12th grade. She was at the top of her class, a member of the National Honor Society, on the Varsity Cheerleading Squad and the Homecoming Court, and was crowned 'Queen of Hearts' for the school's Sweetheart Dance (voted on by her schoolmates). Yvonne married Gerald (Jerry) Essenmacher in 1963, and they celebrated their 50th anniversary this past fall. Yvonne and Jerry are former parishioners of Our Lady of Lake Huron (Harbor Beach, Ml), of Catholic churches in Bay City and Detroit for a few years, of St. Martin De Porres (in Warren) for about 28 years, and have been parishioners of St. Kieran (in Shelby) for the past 19 years. Yvonne created lots of joy for those around her as she was a consummate giver and caretaker. She would always lend a helping hand. Yvonne was very crafty and creative. She hand-made Halloween costumes, pajamas, doll clothes, jewelry, ornaments, quilts, blankets, as well as crocheted/knitted scarves and afghans for her children, grandchildren, her siblings and friends. If you mentioned that you liked something in passing, Yvonne made it a point to provide it in her very special way. She was a wonderful cook and made it seem effortless. She loved attending her grandchildren's special events (hockey, volleyball and lacrosse games; dance, piano and singing recitals; cheerleading competitions, talent shows, graduations, etc.). Within the past few years Yvonne enjoyed the opportunity to spend more time than usual with her sister Carol and brother Steven. Yvonne is... beautiful (with soft skin), generous (very giving), thoughtful, caring, loving, helpful, selfless (always did for others before herself), irreplaceable and most unforgettable. Yvonne is survived by her husband, 7 children, 11 Grandchildren and her 2 siblings. Beloved wife of Gerald. Loving mother of Christopher (Pamela) Essenmacher, Connie (Michael) Bommarito, Victoria (Steven) Straub, Angela (James) Laporte, Heather (Chuck) Collis, Rae Anne (Michael) Kapler, and Aaron Essenmacher. Proud grandmother of Madison, Nathan and Lydia Essenmacher; Taylor, Morgan, and Sydney Bommarito; Drayton, Emma and Celia Collis; and Sophie and Olivia Kapler. Dear sister to Carol (Paul) Essenmacher of Harbor Beach and Steven Wrubel of Warren. Memorial Visitation Thursday 2-6pm with a 3pm Memorial Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., (Shelby Twp.) 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com

Yvonne Marie Essenmacher

November 1, 1943 - June 21, 2014