Anka Baecker

Williamston, Michigan

Anka (Brüninghaus) Baecker was born December 15, 1937, in Wilhelmshaven, Germany and passed away in her home in Williamston, Michigan on August 5, 2015.

Anka came to the U.S. in 1958 at the age of 20 to visit family and as luck would have it met her husband, Walter Baecker while in the U.S.  On July 15, 2015, they celebrated 54 years of marriage. Throughout the years there were many joys and sorrows that life can bring. In 1987 she was diagnosed with breast cancer but seemed to have conquered that hurdle with the grace and style that she handled everything with. In 2012 Anka and Walter lost their son, Andy, which was a loss that seemed impossible to overcome.  Her cancer came back after 28 years and she was not so lucky this go around with the monster that cancer is.  Anka loved her family, friends, and pets and could make anything in her garden grow and look absolutely beautiful.

Anka is survived by her husband, Walter, daughter Kathy (John Smith), daughter-in-law Francoise Baecker and grandchildren Alexander and Nicole.  She had many nieces and nephews that were very special to her.  Many thanks to her niece Cheryl Austin for the help and support over the last few days – you helped us make her last moments on earth comfortable and easy.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.

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Ivey Matter
August 7, 2015 at 11:27 am

Walter, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. You are so lucky to have had her in your life for the past 54 years. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

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Beth O'Connor
August 8, 2015 at 2:14 am

Anka will be greatly missed! She was a great friend. We are so sorry for your loss. The O’Connor Family

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Laura Lazet
August 8, 2015 at 11:47 am

Kathy and John — So very sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the grief and emptiness in losing your mother. She touched many lives and brought joy to her family! May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your hearts, and may you know God’s grace and strength through this very difficult time.

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Gail & mark Pletkovic
August 9, 2015 at 11:08 am

Walter, Mark and I are so very sorry to hear about Anka, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail Mark Pletkovic ( your cottage neighbors )

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Leslie Watson
August 12, 2015 at 7:36 am

Walter and family,
May the happiest memories and those special times of joy lift your spirits during this time of grieving your dear Anka’s death. May you be comforted and have hope that surrounds you with everlasting love. These are my prayers for you.

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Bob and Tracy (Waite) Russman and Don Waite
August 16, 2015 at 3:54 pm

Walter Kathy and family – our hearts and prayers are with you and there are no words to express the comfort we wish to give you. Please take care and know that you are being thought of with love and consolation. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

Tracy & Bob Russman, and Don Waite

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Francoise Baecker
August 30, 2015 at 6:32 pm

I consider myself truly blessed to have had Anka as my mother-in-law.
She was so kind and so much fun to be around. Family meant everything to her, and she was the center of ours. She was a master gardener, and everywhere I look in our garden I see her-in the beautiful plants she gave us throughout the years. I will forever remember her this way-eternally beautiful inside and out. I miss her terribly.

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