Joanne Cline
November 30, 1934 - March 23, 2017
Obituary
Cline, Joanne Greiner of Saginaw Township, Michigan Passed away at her home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Age 82 years. Joanne was a survivor of a 1992 diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. In 2012, following a surgical procedure, she was diagnosed with an aggressive unidentified form of cancer. Joanne T. Greiner was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 30, 1934 to the late Arthur S. Greiner and Josephine Collins. She graduated from Birmingham High School in 1952. Following graduation, Joanne attended and graduated from the University of Detroit with an education degree in 1956. She taught first grade in the Detroit, Saginaw, and Saginaw Township School Systems. On July 18, 1959, she married her best friend, Tom Cline, a fellow U of D graduate whom she met when they both served on the University's 1955 Spring Carnival Committee. They lived in Saginaw except for four years in the San Diego area in the mid-1970s. She received a vocal scholarship to the National Music Camp at Interlochen, MI. Her gift was shared in performances with the Don Large Chorus of Detroit, and the Saginaw and San Diego Choral Societies. She was active in many Civic, Educational, Social and Charitable Organizations. She was supported in her cancer battle by the International "Team Joanne" a collection of petitioners, cheerleaders, and inspirers; a special back door angel; the parishioners of the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption; Dr. Liu and her staff; the Sisters of Mercy of Alma; and the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids. You all gave her the courage to sustain the fight. According to Joanne's request, cremation has taken place. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Tom; she leaves three children: children: Robert (Sandra) Cline of Saginaw, Thomas Cline of Battle Creek, MI, and Mary (James) Durham of Breckenridge, MI; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three "Legacy Daughters", and three great grandchildren; a sister, Rosemary (Edward) Welch, of East Lansing; three sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Brines, Mary Margaret (Daniel) Collins, and Helen Josephine (Frederick) Brenner. FUNERAL: A funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, St. Andrew Catholic Church, 612 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw. Rev. Fr. Andy Booms will officiate. VISITATION: Family and friends are invited to gather at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. There will be a Vigil Service held on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family and friends will again gather for visitation at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saginaw Choral Society, the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Restoration Project or a charity of the donor's choice. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com.
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kathy krohn
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Over the years I have shared many laughs, Boru vodkas, delicious meals and deep conversations with Joanne. Each one was special; I am so fortunate to have had so many good times, and they were all GOOD..... Sending bundles of hugs and loads of love to all of you- Kathy Krohn
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Christine Wolohan
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My condolences, I know the last few years have been very challenging and difficult, i hope you all find some comfort and solice in faith and the warm memories, thoughts and orayers of family and friends.
Joanne has now joined that great heavenly chorus and is probably advising and helping all the other members of the angelic chorale to really sing out ! Whenever i saw her, we always shared oir mutual love of music and opera and caught up on family happenings. She kept her thoughts on others and her spirits high, which i know was challenging given her illness.
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Kay Ness
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Please accept my most sincere sympathy. I did not see Joanne often these past years, but I have so many fond memories of her and the family when I was growing up. She was always kind, cheerful and had a wonderful laugh.
I loved her love of music and appreciated that gift even more as I became involved in the opera world. Joanne"s eyes would shine with excitement whenever talking about some wonderful opera or choral piece..in particular I remember her enthusiasm when we discussed Verdi's Requiem.
She was a woman of many talents and gifts and a brave soldier as well. I know you are all going to miss her very much.
Please know you are in my thoughts, heart and prayers.
Kay Ness
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Plants-A-Plenty was purchased for the family of Joanne Greiner Cline.
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Rosalie Riegle
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Joanne was a beautiful woman, inside and out--talented, warm-hearted, and brave. She was also a gracious hostess and our family still remembers the beautiful party she gave for Meg and Kevin when they were married. Although I unfortunaely didn't hear about her many friends in "Team Joanne," she has been in my prayers for years and Tom and her grieving family will remain in them as they adjust to living without their "center." I've sent a donation in her memory to Su Casa Catholic Worker, a warm-hearted shelter in the South Side of Chicago that she would have loved.
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Eva Zazo
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Joanne was a beautiful caring woman.. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joanne and I always had a happy discussion when she wore her sparkling red bracelet at the Field Christmas party. Love always, Eva Zazo