Anne F. Mackey

1944 - 2023

Anne F. Mackey, age 79 of Ashland, WI passed away Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023 at Court Manor Health Services in Ashland, surrounded by loved ones. She was born Feb 28, 1944 in Cuyuna, MN the daughter of Thomas and Mable (Wright) O'Brien.

She attended Crosby Ironton High School and later attended Saint Scholastica in Duluth, MN where she joined the convent and studied to become a nurse. Anne graduated as an LPN, beginning a lifelong career of working in nursing homes, including locally at Mellen Manor and Ashland Health and Rehab. She later moved to Ashland with her two children, James Watschke and Barbara Montano. She met the love of her life, Norman M. Mackey. She and Norman were united in marriage in 1995 and together they made their home near Sanborn, WI. She gained Norms four children, Ken (Julie), Sherry (Tim) Clark, Byron (Amanda) and Tim. Anne later retired from Ashland Health and Rehab and spent her time doing the things she loved with those she loved the most. She enjoyed cooking and baking delicious meals and deserts for her loved ones, gardening and giving tours of the large garden she and Norm tended to. She also enjoyed garage sales, fishing, arts and crafts, kicking butt in card games, especially thirty-one at every family reunion and always enjoyed putting a smile on everyone's face. Most of all Anne loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Her smile always lit up the room. She was a very selfless soul who cared deeply for those around her. She made a significant impact on many lives. She will be forever missed and always remembered.

Anne is survived by her husband, Norman; children, James Watschke and Barbara Montano; grandchildren, Casey Watschke, Matea Montano, Cory Montana and Rylee Watschke and her sisters, Pat (Steve) Schultz, Mary Middleton and Barbara O'Brien.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Bill O'Brien.

A celebration of Anne's life will take place in Ashland at Hugo's Pizza Party Room from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

The Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI is assisting Anne's family.

Online condolences may be left at MountainFuneralHomes.com.