Imerman, Ida
Owosso, Michigan
Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. Age 94 years. Ida Osler was born January 21, 1913 to the late Jacob and Esther (Rappaport) Osler in Saginaw. She married Dr. Harold Imerman in 1940. He preceded her in death. Ida worked side by side with her husband in his dental practice for many years. She was a volunteer for 22 years with the Owosso Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was a long time member of the Owosso Womans Club.
Surviving is one sister, Tenie Scharf of California and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Ida was predeceased by a daughter, Janis on July 9, 2002 and her brothers.
Funeral - Ida’s funeral service took place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter (off State). Rabbi Karen Companez officiated with burial at the Hebrew Cemetery in Saginaw.
Memorials - Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Sparrow Hospital Hospice House, 1210 W. Saginaw Road, Lansing, MI 48915.
Jacques, DDS Kenneth A.
Thomas Township, Michigan
Passed away Wednesday evening December 1, 2004 at his home surrounded by his family. Age 82 years. Kenneth A. Jacques was born on January 17, 1922 in Whittemore, Michigan to the late Henry and Anna (Hollister) Jacques. He married Doris M. Crampton on January 17, 1948 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.
She survives him. Ken served with the US Army during WW II and in the Air Force during the Korean War as a Captain. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School in 1946 and practiced dentistry in Saginaw for over 43 years, retiring in 1989.
Ken was a life member of the Saginaw Valley District Dental Society, the Knights of Columbus #4232, Pulaski Club and was the past president of the Serra Club. Surviving besides his wife, Doris are two sons, Kenneth A. (Linda) Jacques Jr.; Jeffrey (Denise) Jacques; seven grandchildren, Julie (Brian) Anderson, Melissa (Kevin) Storey, Alicia (Steve Wendling) Jacques, Lisa (Shawn) McClure, Doug Steele, Nicole (Patrick Geary) Jacques and Nathan Jacques; several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by three infant children, Mary Beth, Jonathan Francis and Julie Ann; two brothers, Henry and Edward Jacques and three sisters, Blanche Karr, Hazel Graham and Marion Hovis.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 4, 2004 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Rev. David Parsch will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call at The Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter (off State) on Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Ken will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass. There will be a prayer service at the funeral home on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Saint Mary’s Medical Center Auxiliary or Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Johnson, Esther Myrtle
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away on Friday, August 25, 2006 at Luther Woods Nursing Home in Grand Rapids. Age 82 years Esther Matthes was born April 24, 1924 to the late Edward and Myrtle (Weiss) Matthes. She was married to Fred Johnson on July 4, 1942 in Saginaw. He predeceased her. She had been employed by Saginaw County working on the election board for over 30 years. She was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. Esther enjoyed cake decorating and loved traveling throughout the United States. Esther was a loving mother, sister and aunt. Surviving are one daughter and two brothers; Diane (Paul) Hummel; Grand Rapids, Marshall E. (Ardis) Matthes, Saginaw, Donald (Bernadean) Matthes, Idaho, also many nieces and nephew.
Funeral - Funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 2405 Bay Rd, with Rev. Michael Hahn officiating with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation - Friends may call at the Deisler Funeral Home 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Tuesday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m and on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Memorials - Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Renucci Hospitality House.
Kessel, Dr. Joseph P.
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away on March 28, 2005 at the Cartwright Hospice Residence Center. Age 93 years. Joseph P. Kessel was born on July 19, 1911. He was married to Freda Weinberg on June 23, 1934. She predeceased him in 2001. Dr. Kessel was a dentist in Saginaw from 1934 until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the Saginaw Country Club since 1947, the Saginaw Club for many years, Temple BŐnai Israel, the Michigan and American Dental Societies, also a member of the board of directors for the Saginaw Art Museum. Surviving are a daughter Suzi Kessel Gerber and her husband David of Newtown Square, PA, a son Larry Kessel and his wife Annette Pakula of New York, NY, a son-in-law, Barry Lhormer, Pittsburgh; five grandchildren Marc Lhormer and his wife Brenda, Jan Lhormer and her husband John Moore, Matthew Lhormer and his wife Dacia, Steven Gerber and his wife Sue Ellen and Molly Gerber and her husband Jason Silverman. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren Emily, Meghan, and Katie Gerber, Arlin Moore, Anderson Lhormer, and a Gerber-Silverman baby due in May. Dr. Kessel was preceded in death by his wife Freda; a daughter Arleen Lhormer, and a grandson Kenneth Gerber.
A Memorial Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 30, 2005 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter (off State). Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12:45 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Saginaw Art Museum.
Klinefelt, Alice E.
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Tuesday November 9, 2004 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Age 84 years. Alice Wrubel was born on February 5, 1920 in Bad Axe, Michigan. She married Arlen C. Klinefelt in 1940. He predeceased her in death on November 19, 1976. She was a member St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Surviving are four grandchildren; Jeff Sivak, Alicia Walkowski, Chris Sivak, and Robert Sivak all of Saginaw; six great-grandchildren; two sisters and a special nephew Dean Klinefelt. Alice was preceded in death by a son Jerry Klinefelt and a daughter Marsha Sivak.
Following Alice’s wish cremation has taken place. A committal service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2004 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Fr. Leonard Stunek, OFM will officiate. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter.
Jackson, Yvonne Marie
Bay City, Michigan
Formerly of Saginaw
Our beloved mother, sister and friend passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 11, 2006. Age 51 years. Yvonne M. Swint was born November 12, 1954 to Carlos and Dorothy (Westbrook) Swint in Saginaw. She had been employed as a Manager/Trainer for S.B.C./AT&T where she formed a wonderful work family that she cherished and was so thankful for their support. Yvonne retired from S.B.C. in November of 2005. She attended St. Boniface Catholic Church. Yvonne was an artist at heart; she loved photography, glasswork, antiquing, sunsets, and her favorite holiday was Christmas.
Yvonne is survived by her daughter, Heather Jackson and her special friend Justin Sprung; Yvonne’s dear friend, Jim Bahm and his family; mother, Dorothy Swint; three brothers and one sister, Bill “B.J.” (Sue) Osborne, Carol (Tom) Wells, Hollis McCabe Jr., and Rick (Nit) Swint all of Saginaw, many nieces and nephews; and her precious puppy, Cody. Yvonne was preceded in death by her father, Carlos Swint; nephew, Timothy; and niece, Addie Marie. Yvonne’s family would like to extended a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful hospice staff that has cared for Yvonne during her battle with cancer.
Funeral - Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate with burial to follow in St. Andrew Cemetery.
Visitation - Friends may call at the Deisler Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Memorials - Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Visiting Nurse Services and Hospice of Michigan or the American Cancer Society.
Kocks, Donald R. (Bingo Don)
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Friday September 15, 2006 surrounded by his family at home after a battle with cancer. Age 77 years. Don was born January 9, 1929 to the late William and Catherine Kocks Sr. He married Kathyrn (Kitty)Gallagher on November 25, 1950. She survives him. Don was employed by General Motors, for 34 years retiring in 1982. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Don served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a life member of VFW Post #1566. Don was an avid gardener, bowler and loved the game of bingo. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving besides his wife Kathryn are two daughters and one son. Sheltra (Wilber) Schultz, Kimberly (James) Garner, Freeland; Donald (Theresa) Kocks, East Tawas; five grandchildren; Katie, Kelli, Shawn, Amanda and Krystle; three great grandchildren; two sisters; Mildred Schmidt; Kathleen Sisk, one brother; William Kocks Jr.; several nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by two sisters; Mary Margaret Brooks, Geraldine Skulley; two brothers; Robert Kocks and John Kocks.
A special thank you to VNA/Hospice.
Funeral - Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday September 19, 2006 at the Deisler Funeral Home 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Fr. David L. Parsch will officiate. Military service will be afforded under the auspices of American legion Post # 439 with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation - Friends may call at the Deisler Funeral Home on Monday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
