Laurene Ann "Mackin" Essel

Laurene Ann "Mackin" Essel obituary, Wickliffe, OH

Laurene Ann "Mackin" Essel

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Laurene Essel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home on Feb. 24, 2026.
Laurene Ann Essel (nee Mackin), age 70, of Wickliffe, passed away February 9, 2026. Laurene was born July 22, 1955 in Cleveland, OH to the late James and Mary (nee Skorepa) Mackin.

Laurene was a longtime member of St. John Nottingham Lutheran Church. She loved being with her sisters, working on crafts and having coffee with her husband.

Laurene was the beloved wife of 21 years to Randall; loving mother of Danny and Rachel; dear sister of Karen (Gary, deceased) Kasten, Holly (Daniel) Roeder, Robin (Bud) Dessoffy, Denise (Sandy, deceased) Miot and Christine (Richard) Eder.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at St. John Nottingham Lutheran Church 17403 Nottingham Rd., Cleveland. A Private Burial took place in Knollwood Cemetery in Mayfield Hts.

ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME OF WICKLIFFE (440) 943-2466.

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February 25, 2026

Jane Webb posted to the memorial.

February 24, 2026

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February 24, 2026

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Jane Webb

February 25, 2026

Dear Randy and family, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved wife! May God comfort you in the knowledge that you will see her again in the glorious presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ !

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Mar

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Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

St. John Nottingham Lutheran Church

17403 Nottingham Rd., Cleveland, OH 44119

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