Published in the Bay City Times on 12/8/2003
Bay City, MI

Essex, Elizabeth Ann (Laker) 'Libby' Essexville, Michigan Beloved mother
and grandmother entered into eternity on Saturday, December 6, 2003. She
passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter. Libby fought a long
and courageous battle with cancer. She rarely complained and had a kind
and gentle spirit and a ready smile. Born April 1, 1926 in Danville,
IL, she was the only child of Chris and Nellie Laker. She graduated
from Bismark High School in Danville in 1944. She worked at Chuckles
Candy Factory. On April 20, 1964, she married the love of her life,
David R. Essex in Danville. They were happily married 39 years. He
died unexpectedly August 7, 2003. She then moved next door with her
daughter. In 1970, Dave and Libby moved to Michigan. They started
Essex Plumbing and Heating. In 1994 they turned the business over to
their son-in-law, Gary. Their life centered around God and their only
daughter and her family. Nothing pleased Libby more than to spend time
with her daughter and her husband, Beth and Gary Hahn, grandsons, Lance
and Logan, and granddaughter Larissa Elizabeth, all of Essexville. She
also enjoyed visiting with her friends and neighbors, and she loved
traveling. Also surviving are her sisters-in-law, Gracia and Glenn Marsh
of Auburn, Pat and Ron Lucas of Bay City, and brother-in-law, Bud and
Gretchen Bailey of Bentley, and many nieces and nephews. Besides David,
she was preceded in death by a stillborn son, Michael, her parents,
parents-in-law, Charlotte and William Essex, sisters-in-law Hazel and
Gene Nowak and Carol Bailey. Her family would like to thank Dr. Keith
Moody, his nurse, Michelle, Dr. Mark Ginther, and the entire staff
for their wonderful care during both Libby and Dave's illnesses. The
family would also like to thank Chris Musser R.N. and Pam Jurgens of
Bay County VNA/Hospice and special niece, Susie Plessner, for their
loving care. Libby was also blessed to have Sally Grzegorczyk, Kristy
Coburn, Janice O'Hare, and Linda Kintner caring for her. Each special
caregiver became like family and Libby's family is very grateful. The
Funeral Service will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10,
2003 at the Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home East. Jerome Frandle and
Brad Wilson will officiate with burial to follow in Floral Gardens
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00
until 9:00 p.m., and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of
service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider
memorials to Bay County VNA/Hospice or NCLO-Cambodia Adoptions (where her
precious granddaughter came from). Stapish-Cederberg Funeral Home, East
955 Pine, Essexville Family Owned and Operated www.stapishcederberg.com



Published in the Bay City Times on 12/9/2003
Bay City, MI

Essex, Elizabeth Ann
(Laker) 'Libby' Essexville, Michigan The Funeral Service will take
place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at the Stapish Cederberg
Funeral Home East. Jerome Frandle and Brad Wilson will officiate with
burial to follow in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., and on Wednesday
from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression
of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Bay County VNA/Hospice
or NCLO-Cambodia Adoptions (where her precious granddaughter came
from). Stapish-Cederberg Funeral Home, East 955 Pine, Essexville Family
Owned and Operated www.stapishcederberg.com