Mrs. Joan L. Otto

Mrs. Joan L. Otto Saginaw, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt was called home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre. She was 93 years young. Joan Lillian (Furlo) Otto was born on December 7, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Anthony P. and Lillian M. (Carter) Furlo. She was married to Henry H. (Hank) Otto, Jr. on December 5, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan. After 55 years of marriage, Hank predeceased her on January 5, 2009. Joan was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and her hobbies included baking, shopping, sewing and decorating. Joan is survived by her four children and their spouses, Debra (Dominic) D’Amore’, Freeland, Jody (Dwayne) Yaklin, Omer, Henry (Lynn) Otto, III, Alabama, Mark Otto (partner Thomas Fortner), Georgia; six grandchildren, Dominic (Stephanie), Damien (Lovely Rose) D’Amore’, and Dustin D’Amore’, Joshua Yaklin, Haley and Jacob Otto; two step-grandchildren, Todd (Charlene) Yaklin, and Peter Yaklin; seven great-grandchildren, Isabella, Max Eva, Atlas, Luca, Isadora, and Valentina; her brother, Joseph (Rose) Furlo; sister, Mary Jane (Greg) Schweiger; sister-in-law, Ramona Furlo; several nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Joan was predeceased by her brother, Harold Furlo; two brothers-in-law, Roy Otto, and Milton Otto; and four sisters-in-law, Norma Jean (Jeanie) Fleschner, Joan Storm, Carol Hoeppner, Carolyn Otto, and Jean Otto. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staffs at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab, and Heartland Hospice for the care they gave to Joan. The Celebration of Joan’s Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss St., Saginaw. The Rev. Michael R. Korte will officiate with entombment in Oakwood Mausoleum, where she will be laid to rest next to her Hank. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., then at the church on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or St. Jude. Memories and sympathies of Joan may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Mrs. Joan L. Otto

December 7, 1931 - May 17, 2025