Mrs. Dorothy M. Holnagel

Holnagel, Mrs. Dorothy M. Saginaw, Michigan Dorothy passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at the age of 92 years. Dorothy M. (Filek) Holnagel was born on April 3, 1928, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Albert and Mary (Kania) Filek. She was married to Bruce A. Holnagel on May 26, 1951, in Genesee Co., Michigan and he predeceased her on October 16, 2002. Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Saginaw High School. She had been employed with Reichle Supply – Manpower until she became a stay at home mom. She continued to be a mother to her children, and to many whom she absorbed over her lifetime as a mom-like figure. We, as her children, were honored to share her with those that recognized her in this loving way. Dorothy is survived by her children and their spouses, David (Vembra) Holnagel, Dennis (Naoko) Holnagel, Douglas (Heidi) Holnagel, Diane (Christopher) Lechner, Dori Holnagel and Bruce Proctor; her grandchildren, Karis, Grant, Kianne, McKenna, Amanda, Adam, Zachary, Luke and Kailey; her great-grandchildren, Stella, Kennley, Blake, Derek, Cody, EmmaLynn and Cole; her loving brother, Casimer (Ki) Filek and his wife, Anne; and by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She is predeceased by her parents, Albert and Mary Filek, her sisters and brothers, Veronica Filek, Stella (Frank) Biskup, Alphonse (Wanda) Filek and Sylvester (Joan) Filek. A memorial service for Dorothy was held 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at First Presbyterian Church of Saginaw, 121 S. Harrison St., Saginaw, Michigan. Pastor Ted McCullouch will officiate. The service will be available by live stream through “First Church Saginaw” via facebook.com. Those wishing to express their love, sympathies and memories of Dorothy may share them with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com The Holnagel family will be hosting a Celebration of Dorothy’s Life on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at a time yet to be determined. Please look for the announcement on her memorial website. In lieu of flowers, the thoughtful honor of a contribution in Dorothy M. Holnagel’s name to the First Presbyterian Church of Saginaw or to the Covenant Healthcare Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will be greatly appreciated.

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Mrs. Dorothy M. Holnagel

April 3, 1928 - June 21, 2020