Obituary of Helen J. Egleston

Helen J. (Ryan) Egleston

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer. She was 79 years old.  Helen was born on September 6, 1944, in Mt. Haley Township, Midland County, Michigan, to the late John J. and Bernadette E. (Kalahar) Ryan. She was a faithful member of St. Dominic Parish- St. Stephen Catholic Church. Helen was a kind and caring person and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Helen was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Thomas A. Egleston. She is survived by her children, Brian (Patricia) Egleston, Ann (Rob) Vermeer and Laura Hill. She had eight grandchildren, Kathryn (Alexander) Inzer; Matthew Egleston (Maryana Sawaged); Shannon Egleston; Sarah and Jack Ombry; and Emma, Kelsey and Meghan Hill. She had two great-grandchildren, Adelyn and Payson Inzer.  She is also survived by her partner, Ronald Rose. She had five siblings, Kathleen (Richard) Stevens, Mary P. Siler, Joan Slimocosky, Jan (Joe) Reitz, John J. (Sue) Ryan Jr., and many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at St. Dominic Parish-St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1310 Malzahn Street, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Fr. Richard John will officiate. Private inurnment will take place at St. Andrew Cemetery.

VISITATION: Friends may visit with the family on Monday, March 4, 2024, prior to the mass starting at 9:00 a.m.   

MEMORIALS:  In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to St. Dominic Parish - St. Stephen Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com.