Katherine Stanulis
November 28, 1932 - July 24, 2021
Obituary
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth. Katherine was 83 years old. Katherine was born on November 28, 1937 in Saginaw the daughter of Harry V. and Agnes O. (Letherer) Lawler. She was united in marriage to Joseph Stanulis, Jr. on October 26, 1957; he preceded her in death on December 4, 2020.
Katherine was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Saginaw Culture Club, Tai Chi Club and the Moose Lodge #82. She was the former owner of the Saturday Shop. Katherine loved antiques. But most of all she dedicated her life to her family; they meant the world to her. She will be missed dearly.
Katherine was survived by two daughters and two sons, Laura E. Johnson of Saginaw, Joseph M. (Lin) Stanulis of Freeland, Mark V. (Lori) Stanulis of Vassar and Katherine M. Penny of Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren, Katherine (Tyler) Blair, Anthony Johnson, Jessica Stanulis, Ashley Stanulis, Joseph (Ngan) Stanulis, Jacob Stanulis and Nathan Penny; and three great grandsons, Hue Blair, Vincent Ka'aumoana and Leon Stanulis; four sisters, Collen Schultz, Shelia Schultz, Jacqueline Wiltse and Muriel Lawler. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents and husband Joseph, Katherine was preceded in death by her son, Steven M. Stanulis, and three sisters and one brother, Mary Hazzard, Nancy Edlinger, Carol Weslock and Jerome Lawler.
FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place Monday, August 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM from Holy Family Catholic Church, 1525 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 with Rev. Fr. Thai H. Nguyen with Deacon Rodger Pasionek, P.A. Interment to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit Deisler Funeral Home 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM with a prayer service to take place at 7:00 PM. Visitation to continue at the church Monday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
MEMORIALS: Those planning a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Saginaw Rescue Mission or the Underground Railroad.
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Bob & Susan Hazzard
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May your journeys in Heaven be filled with Love and 4 Leaf Clovers. Love, and miss you Aunt Kay.
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Beth mccoy
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May you all find peace during this difficult time. Aunt Kay will be missed! The world lost a class act, but heaven gained another angel.. she's holding Uncle Joe's hand, I'm sure. All our best,, Beth/Sean/Drew/Conor McCoy
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Kathleen Forrester planted a tree in memory of Katherine Stanulis
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Kay was such a warm, kind and lovely lady. May your memories of her be eternal. Sending you love and heartfelt condolences.
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Ellen Marie Kuligoski
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Kay was my friend from kindergarten to 12th grade. Then we went our separate ways. Only to be reunited for the baptism of one of her children, being god mother. We shared phone calls and visits, especially to Beaver Island. Joe and Kay were such a loving couple and to be separated was not in the cards. They are now together again and smiling down from heaven on their children and off springs. Her family was always a joy to me being an only child, there was always activity in their warm kitchen. My memories will never fade of our friendship. Love and Prayers
Ellen Marie Schultz Kluligoski
Cooper street neighbor and friend
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James Bush
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So sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. She was a valued member of our Tai Chi Friends Group and will be sorely missed. We had many good times with both her and Joe.
Sympathy and condolences to the family.
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Medilodge of Frankenmuth
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With caring thoughts,