Joyce Ann Sawatzke

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away unexpected on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her home. She was 77 years old. Joyce Ann Wiles was born on January 10, 1941 in Saginaw to the late Maynard and Eleanor (Pritch) Wiles. She married Ronald A. Sawatzke on May 14, 1960 in Saginaw; he survives her. Joyce loved and cherished her family, especially treasuring the time she spent with her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, being with family, and spending time in the yard and garden. She will forever be remembered for her kind and caring soul. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Ronald A. Sawatzke of Bridgeport; a daughter, Debra (Frank) McCann of Bay City; two grandsons: Scott (Angela) McCann of Boston, MA and Kevin McCann of Bay City; two brothers: Ronald (Carol) Wiles and Donald (Sharon) Wiles; and two sisters-in-law: Shirley Wiles and Janet Wiles. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas A. Sawatzke; two brothers: Garold Wiles and David Wiles. A Memorial Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at W. L. Case and Company, 5700 Dixie Highway. Rev. Rob Richards will officiate. Honoring Joyces wishes cremation has taken place. Friends and family are welcome to visit at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to a charity of the donors choice. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel
4480 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
US 48603