Obituary:
David G. Quellet, age 56, passed away Saturday February 11, 2023, unexpectedly and peacefully at his home. Dave was born October 13, 1966, in Saginaw, MI and lived in Blountstown, FL. Dave was the son of Gerald L. Quellet and Maureen Doepker Quellet of Frankenmuth, MI. Dave was a proud veteran and served his country in the Navy from 1986-1990 and in the Army from 1990-1997. He then went on to be an over the road truck driver, having the privilege of traveling to 48 of our 50 states. Dave was also a proud former correctional officer with the Florida Department of Corrections. Dave never met a stranger and not surprisingly his CB handle was "Talk about it". He left a mark on your heart every time he talked to you. Let�s not forget the stand-up comedian that came out daily, with a side of connoisseur for food and great recipes. He loved his family, country, guns, and old cars, and was a devout Christian and Patriot.
Dave is survived by his loving wife Nicole Summers Quellet of Port St Joe, FL; son Kyle Quellet and wife Emily of Blountstown, FL; daughter, Kayla Quellet and Fianc�e Kevin of Blountstown, FL; grandchildren who thought he hung the moon, Kyler, Kinsley, Reighlynn, Kennedy, Lyla, Aria, Aubriella, Adrien, Ashden, Abreona, and AJ; sister, Linda Quellet Bronner and Husband Steve of Frankenmuth, MI; brother Tom Quellet and wife Heidi of Holland, MI; nieces, Stephanie, Lindsay, and Sydney; nephews, Ryan and Josh; great nieces and nephews; 2 brothers-in-law, Herschel Bobbitt of Weatherford, TX and Justin Summers of Port St Joe, FL.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Debie, and nephew Heath.
The celebration of life service was held at Scotts Ferry Landing Lodge with Leann Coulter officiating on February 19, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 PM. A fellowship with covered dishes followed.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL. Rest in peace Dave. 850-674-2266.
- The County Record, 22 Feb 2023

 

Obituary:
Heath Landon Bobbitt, 21, of Weatherford, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday October 29, 2016, at his residence in Weatherford, TX. He was born on August 25, 1995, in Granbury, TX.
Heath enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes, or anything motorized! He enjoyed working in the shop with his dad. He loved comedy shows and movies! His contagious laughter will always be in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gerald and Maureen Quellet of Frankenmuth, MI, and Homer and Opal Bobbitt of Kerens, TX; cousin, Karen Ramos of Corsicana; and a special cousin that Heath loved and missed dearly, Ronda (Bates) Becker, Ennis, TX. To Heath, she was Aunt Ronda.
He is survived by his parents, Herschel and Debi (Quellet) Bobbitt of Weatherford; beloved sister, LIVING; aunt, LIVING; uncles LIVING; many dearly loved relatives and friends; LIVING; many blended family members; LIVING; and many more cousins and friends.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday November 5, 2016, at Kerens Cemetery, in Kerens, TX, with Bro. David LeFlore officiating.
Those desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to MD Anderson Targeted Therapy Research or Alzheimer's Association.
- Paschal Funeral Home

 

 

 

Documents:
1940 Census, Mount Pleasant, Isabella, MI

Obituary:
Doepker, James P. Sr. Saginaw, Michigan. Passed away Saturday. June 17, 2000, at his residence after a lengthy illness. Age 67 years. He was born March 15. 1933 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the son of the late Neil and Katherine (Roberts) Doepker. He retired from B & K Corporation. He was a founding member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Jim was an avid enthusiast of restoration of vintage Firebirds. He also enjoyed golfing and bowling. He loved projects and constantly tinkered around the house. He married Janet Coty November 3. 1951 She survives him. He also is survived by his sons, James P. Doepker Jr. (Doris), Saginaw; Joel K. Doepker, Saginaw; his daughters, Judith K. Braun. Midland: Jeanna Ray (Mark) North Carolina: and his grandchildren, Daniel. Susan. Rachel. Amanda, Amy and Tyler; two sisters and four brothers: many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will take place 10:00 a.m. Monday. June 19. 2000 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Entombment will be in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 a.m. Monday until the time of funeral mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider VNA/Ho-spice:Partners in Caring Arrangements by W.L. Case and Company.
- The Saginaw News,

  

Obituary:
Janet Mary (Coty) Doepker, 81 years old, passed away peacefully at her daughter�s home on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Duluth, Georgia of congestive heart & kidney failure.
Janet was born to the late William Coty and Theresa (Thom) Coty in Saginaw, MI on October 9, 1935. She married James (Jim) Doepker on November 1, 1951. They were married for 48 years.
Sadly, her husband Jim predeceased her on June 15, 2000. Janet was the mother of four surviving children; James Doepker and his wife Doris of Saginaw, MI, Judi Braun and her fiance Bill Foreman of Duluth GA, Jeanna Ray of Rock Hill, SC and Joel Doepker and his wife Lynda of Washington, MO. Janet was a grandma to Daniel Doepker, Susan Doepker, Rachel Doepker, Amy Doepker, Amanda Friedhoff, Tyler Braun and Samantha Doepker and will be sorely missed by all of them.
Janet was one of 16 children. She is survived by her siblings, Phyllis Baker and her deceased husband Bill, Arlene Holtman and her deceased husband Russ, Bob Coty and his wife Janice, Bev Ackerman and her deceased husband Bob, Jim Coty, Marge Jerome and her deceased husband Bob, Marilyn de la Osa and her husband Dan, Helen Weiss and her husband Terry Marcoux, Judith Christ and her deceased husband Howard, Ed Coty and his wife Joy, Thom Glaza & Barb Anthenet and her husband Bruce. She was predeceased by her siblings Mary Lipar, Shirley Meibeyer, and Joe Glaza. Janet was an aunt to 55 beloved nieces and nephews.
Janet was an adventurous woman and loved traveling, especially to the beaches of sunny Florida, and did so until she was 79 years old. She loved trying her luck at casinos (she sure did love those nickel slot machines), solving word puzzle, and playing games like Candy Crush. Watching her friends� and families� stories on Facebook brought her great joy.
Among her friends and family, her reputation as a supreme Euchre player is legendary. As one family member noted; �Janet could win with the worst cards in the deck, with one eye closed and a hand tied behind her back�.
A celebration of Janet�s life will be held the afternoon of Saturday, July 15, at Imerman Park in Saginaw, Michigan at 1 pm EDT. More details will be provided at a later date via this website and it will be posted on Facebook as well.
- Southcare Cremation & Funeral Society

 

Documents:
1940 Census, Mount Pleasant, Isabella, MI
Burial headstone, Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw, MI

Obituary:
Doepker, Willard N., Saginaw, Michigan.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Age 80 years. Son of the late Cornelius and Katherine (Roberts) Doepker, Willard was born June 27, 1936 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army. Willard married Patricia A. Sliwinski, his loving wife of 33 years, in August of 1983. She survives him. Willard retired from Wright-K Technology. He was a member of the Catholic Faith. Willard enjoyed fishing, golfing and watching the Tigers and Lions.
Surviving besides his wife Patricia are one son, Gerald and Carie Doepker; four step-daughters and one step-son, Lisa B. Langley, Michelle Babcock, Dawn Forsberg, Pam Spencer and Greg Berkobien; several grandchildren; one sister and two brothers, Joanne Schafer, Joe and Kathy Doepker, Robert and Kathleen Depker; many nieces and nephews. Willard was preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Jim Doepker and a sister Maureen Quellette.
Funeral Service will take place 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017 at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd. (between Shattuck and McCarty). Sr. Janet Pewoski CSJ will officiate. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery with Military Services conducted by American Legion Post #439. Friends may visit at the funeral home where the family will be present on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Huntington�s Disease Society or your local animal shelter.
- Snow Funeral Home, Saginaw, MI

 

Documents:
Burial headstone, Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw, MI

Obituary:
Patricia (Berkobien) Doepker
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Polin) Sliwinski, Pat was born on June 25, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was formerly married to Robert Berkobien. She then married Willard Doepker. He predeceased her on March 29, 2017. Pat was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. She enjoyed travelling to Florida, golfing, reading, swimming and especially spending time with family.
Surviving are one daughter and one son, Pamela Spencer, Saginaw; Gregory Berkobien, Saginaw; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob, Christopher and Lauren; one great-grandson, Robert; her brother, Bob (Angie) Sliwinski, her beloved canine companion, Rocky. Pat was preceded in death by two sons, Robert J. Berkobien and Daniel J. Berkobien; her son-in-law, Don (B.Z.) Spencer; her grandson, Joshua; her sister, Marge Gempel.
Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021 at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., (between Shattuck and McCarty). Rev. Fr. Richard Jozwiak will officiate. Honoring Pats wishes, cremation will follow. Friends may visit at the funeral home where the family will be present on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Huntingtons Disease Foundation.
- Snow Funeral Home

  

Documents:
1940 Census, Mount Pleasant, Isabella, MI
Burial headstone, Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, MI

Obituary:
Joseph V. Doepker, age 80 passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 21st, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's and bladder cancer. Joe was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to the late Corneilius "Neil" F. Doepker and Katherine E. (Roberts) Doepker. Joe was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, MI. On November 7, 1959 he married his love Katherine E. Briguglio. They were married for 60 years and together had five children, nine grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Joe worked hard his entire life providing for his large family. His hard work blessed them with fond memories and countless hours of swimming, fishing, golfing, playing catch and shooting baskets with their favorite coach- "Dad." Joe rarely missed a game of any of his children and valued his family time. He will be greatly missed. Surviving Joe is his beloved wife of 60 years, Katherine E. Doepker (Briguglio); two daughters Kim Deitrich (Stan) and Karen Kreis (Doug); three sons Mark Doepker (Melissa), Scott and Keith Doepker; nine grandchildren; Heather Schiffeneder (Matt), Rachael Deitrich, Jake Deitrich (Carrie), Marissa Doepker, Miranda Doepker, Mikayla Doepker (Jake), Kayleigh Doepker, Drew Doepker, Sydney Kreis; three great grandchildren; Haile, Lily and Olivia; one sister JoAnne Schafer and one brother Robert Depker. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jim, Tom and Bill Doepker and his sister Maureen Quillet.

 

Documents:
1940 Census, Chicago, IL
Burial headstone, Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, MI