Obituary of Anna M. Bowerman

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre. She was 87 years old. Anna Miklosovic was born on April 6, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Frank and Helen (Simoncic) Miklosovic. She married Lewis R. Bowerman, Sr. on June 26, 1948; he preceded her in death on April 19, 1998. Anna graduated from Saginaw High School. She was a long-term member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Anna had a career spanning over 30 years with Michigan Bell as well as 15 years with the Saginaw Intermediate School System Transition Center as a ParaPro. In her spare time, Anna enjoyed gambling trips, but loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are one son and one daughter: Lewis (Linda) Bowerman, Jr. of Saginaw and Cheryl (Rick) Metiva of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren: Jason Bowerman, Jodi (Nick) Chenoweth, Jeremy (Michelle) Metiva, and Sarah (Dennis) Bertoia; seven great-grandchildren: Jack, Justin, Devin, Greyson, Oliva, Reed, and Grant; two sisters and one brother: Helen (Fred) Adams, Elinor (John) Rudy, and Robert (Virginia) Miklosovic; brother-in-law, Robert Dowis; sister-in-law, Becky Miklosovic; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Anna was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Lewis Sr.; three sisters and one brother: Irene Dowis, Mary (Jerome) Gagnon, Frances (Hank) Beauregard, and Frank Miklosovic. FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at St. John Paul II Parish - St. Josaphat Church, 469 Shattuck Rd. Rev. Fr. James Bessert will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Andrew Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Anna will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to 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.