Irene V. Essenmacher

I was so sorry to hear of your loss . she was a fun loving , caring and kind person . I had the privilege of doing her hair for years and we always had a wonderful time together . I am sorry we could not be at the memorial. We were out of state for 5 weeks . Gary Webster

I met Irene at IHM School when her sweet daughter Lori was in my first grade class. She was such a concerned, supportive mother and always so pleasant when she visited with me. Although I lost track of her in later years, I have never forgotten her or Lori. May she now find fullness of joy and peace in the presence of God.

I am so sorry to hear of Irene's passing. My deepest sympathy to you. Your Mom, Grandma,Sister, Friend was full of life, love, adventure and support. She was one of my biggest supporters and friend at the FH YMCA. She was one of my AOA ( Active Older Adults ) We have very fond memories and group outings. I will look for the photos we took at our AOA social events. They are precious. I love reading about her. She was very humble. I am thankful you were all present with her and that her...

I will miss my friend Irene. Will miss all the fun we had going out to lunch and going to various performances. Will miss all the great discussions we had. I´m grateful for her friendship during the last 12 years since I moved to Grand Rapids.

I was fortunate enough to have had Irene as my mentor and teaching partner at Holy Spirit. You will be missed my friend. I always think of you on Match 24, Buzzard´s Day in Hinckley, Ohio RIP

Irene was a wonderful dear friend and colleague. She always kept me laughing. Her joyful demeanor was a blessing. Although she is missed, I´ll see her when I go home to Jesus. Praise God!

Irene, another teacher friend Judy and I went to Las Vegas together. We had a wonderful time together and saw the Lion King play. I ate lunch every day with Irene while at Alger Elementary. She ate the same thing everyday. A sandwich made of toasted swirl rye bread. She´s also loved carrot cake. She was a wonderful, beautiful lady and dear friend. She raised two wonderful children. And I miss her wonderful laugh. She is at peace. Mary Marshall