Annamae ‘Anna’ Nickell

Resided in Escanaba, MI
Died March 7, 2022

Annamae “Anna” Nickell, age 71, of Escanaba passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the St. Francis Hospital.

Anna was born January 29, 1951 in Escanaba, the daughter of Harry and Josephine (Moreau) Balenger. She graduated from the Gladstone High School in 1969. She was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene”Nickell on October 9, 1982 and was a chef at the Island Resort and Casino for many years.

Anna is survived by her husband, Eugene of Escanaba; daughter, Becky (Rick) Neuman of Gladstone; grandchildren, Trisha (Josh) Lind and Ryan Neuman; great grandchildren, Lala,
Ashton and Quentin Lind and one on the way; siblings, Greg Balenger of Gladstone, Scott (Brenda) Balenger of Gladstone and Debbie (John) Vargo of Escanaba and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Walter “Wally” and Mike Balenger and sisters-in law, Tina and Colleen Balenger.

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Thursday, March 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Edgewood Community Center, 1620 Willow Creek Road, Escanaba.

10 Tributes for “Annamae ‘Anna’ Nickell”

    My dear Annamae, may you rest in peace. You will be missed by many. I always loved your smile and wit. You are a lovely, kind person.

    So sorry to hear of your passing Anna, to Gene and to Becky my deepest condolences. Anna was a fellow Buckeye person and I knew her for many years.
    She was a fabulous cook, and a great person.
    May you rest in Peace Anna.

    I am so sorry to hear of Anna’s passing. I met Anna when I was planning my wedding and she was my caterer. She was a wonderful, happy, funny lady and was an amazing cook. May she Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

    Annamae was a fellow classmate and always the sweetest person. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. You all have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.

    Anna Mae was my neighbor growing up on the Skelton Road. Sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family. Barbara Nicholas Gabriel

    Anna was like a sister to me growing up on the Skelton rd.. we had so many good times that will be remembered forever , many stories to tell for sure. She will be missed by all that knew her. RIP my dear one . My deepest sympathy to the rest of the family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Hugs to you Deb, Greg, an Scott love Chris Clausen Hall

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