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

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

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1940 Census, Chicago, IL

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1940 Census, Mount Pleasant, Isabella, MI

 

Documents:
1940 Census, Mount Pleasant, Isabella, MI
Burial headstone, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, MI

Obituary:
Joanne K. Schafer
Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away, Friday, August 21, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 85 years. Daughter of the late Cornelius and Katherine (Roberts) Doepker, Joanne was born March 30, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was married to Alex Sonny Schafer, her loving husband of 56 years on December 28, 1957. He predeceased her October 10, 2013. Joanne was a member of St. John Vianney Parish. She enjoyed playing Bingo, spending winters in Florida and especially spending time with her family. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lori and Steven Sella, Unionville; four grandchildren, Ryan Sella, Nicole Sella, Jordan Heckroth and Tyler Heckroth; three great- grandchildren, Laikyn, Alexander and Benton; a great-great-grandson, Parker ; her brother, Robert and Kathleen Depker; sisters-in-law, Kathy Doepker and Pat Doepker; several nieces and nephews. Joanne was preceded in death by a son, Gary Schafer; two daughters, Leanne Schafer and Brenda Schafer; one sister, Maureen Quelette; and four brothers, Tom, Jim, Joe and Willard Doepker. Funeral Liturgy will take place 12:00 noon Thursday, August 27, 2020 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 6400 McCarty Rd., Saginaw. Rev. Fr. Richard Jozwiak will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit at the church where the family will be present on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until time of Mass. In accordance with State mandate ordinances the limitations of number gathered and safe distancing will be observed. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
- Snow Funeral Home

 

Documents:
1940 US Census, Saginaw, MI
Burial headstone, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, MI

Obituary:
SCHAFER, MR. ALEX "SONNY" Saginaw Twp., Michigan Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Toni and Trish House in Auburn. Age 78 years. The son of the late Alexander and Catherine (Meyer) Schafer, Alex was born on October 12, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. Alex married Joanne Doepker, his loving wife of 56 years, on December 28, 1957. She survives. Alex, Joanne and his parents were the former owners of Old Heidelberg Inn in Sebewaing. Alex served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. He enjoyed canoe racing, snowmobiling, and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. For the last 15 years, he and Joanne spent their winters in Florida and loved spending his time on the beach and enjoying all Florida had to offer. Surviving besides his wife, Joanne are two daughters, Lori and Steven Sella, Unionville; Brenda Schafer, Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Ryan (Tabatha) Sella, Nicole Sella, Jordan Heckroth and Tyler Heckroth; three great-grandchildren, Laikyn, Alexander and Benton; a sister, Betty Guenther, Sebewaing. Alex was preceded in death by a son and a daughter, Gary Schafer and Leanne Schafer, also a brother-in-law, Duane Guenther. Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2013 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. James Carlson will officiate with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., (between Shattuck and McCarty), where the family will be present on Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. The family will share memories at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Toni and Trish House or Grace Hospice.
- Snow Funeral Home, Saginaw, MI

Documents:
1940 US Census, Saginaw, MI
Burial headstone, Forrest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, MI

Obituary:
Quellet, Lyle E. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 1, 1980 at St. Lukes Hospital after a short illness. Age 74 years. Mr. Ouellet was born July 1, 1906 in Gladwin County and had spent a lifetime in Saginaw. He was married to Esther Gratopp Feb. 15, 1927 at St. John Lutheran Church. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and a member of Local No. 668. He had retired after 40 years from the Grey Iron Foundry. Besides his wife he leaves one son, Gerald L. Quellet, Frankenmuth; 10 grandchildren; four great grand-daughters; one brother, Harvey Quellet, Portland, Ore.; four sisters: Mrs. Clyde (LaVerne) Staley, Saginaw. Mrs. Alma Butscher, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mrs. Frank (Fern) Cruickshank, Gladwin, Mrs. Harold (Muriel) Penny, Fountain, Mich., Mrs. Francis (Nora) Haley. Midland; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Donald Quellet, Sept. of 1974, a brother Lloyd Quellet, Oct. of 1979, and a sister Mrs. Ida Young, in 1968. Funeral service will take place 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Second and Federal. Rev. Paul W. Schairer will officiate with burial in Forrest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Reitz Funeral Home, 1550 Midland Rd., between Gratiot and State, Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and Monday 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesaday after 1:00 p.m. at the church until time of service. Memorials may be given to St. John Luth-eran Church or St. Mary's Hospital Cancer Research. Cards available at the funeral home.
- The Saginaw News, 2 Nov 1980

Documents:
1940 US Census, Saginaw, MI
Burial headstone, Forrest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, MI

Obituary:
Dueller, Esther A., Saginaw, Michigan. Passed away Thursday. De-cember 2, 2004. Age 97 years. Esther Anna Gratopp was born November 8, 1907, in Sagi-naw. She married Lyle DueIlet on February 15, 1927. He pre-deceased her on November 1. 1980. Mrs. Dueller was a mem-ber of St. John Lutheran Church in Saginaw since 1923 and its Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the St. Luke's Hospital Guild and Past Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge 253 and the Senior Citi-zens Group of Buena Vista and Saginaw. Surviving are her son, Gerald (Maureen) Dueller of Frankenmuth; 10 grandchil-dren, Linda (Steve) Bronner of Frankenrnuth: Debbie (Her-shel) Bobbit of Texas; Thomas (Heidi) Dueller of Zeeland; Da-vid (Lynn) Dueller of Florida: Michael (Terry) Dueller of St. Charles; Gary (Arlene) Dueller of Georgia: Donald (Robin) Dueller of Florida; Leann Duel-ler of Birch Run: LaVonne (Ed) Karaba of Birch Run; Laurie Si-vak of Saginaw; many loving great-grandchildren and one sister, Lillian Bell of Saginaw: a daughter-in-law, Laura Dueller Maurer. Esther was prede-ceased by three brothers. Fred. Harold and Harry Gra-topp and her son. Donald and her sister, Ruth Loiselle. Funeral service will take place 1PM Monday, December 6, 2004 at the Reitz Herzberg Funeral Home on South Mid-land Rd. (M47). Rev. Paulette Cummings will officiate with in-terment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends are welcome to gather with the family at the funeral home on Sunday from 12noon to 6PM, and on Monday from 10AM un-til the time of service. Please consider a memorial offering to St John Lutheran Church.
- The Saginaw News, 4 Dec 2004