Joyce Elaine Shinkel Wilson of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her daughter and granddaughter by her side on February 9, 2026, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre. She was 93 years old. Joyce Elaine Milwrick was born on June 8, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late George David and Esther Catherine (Schmeck) Milwrick. She married Myron Lewis Shinkel on May 23, 1953; he preceded her in death on September 16, 1976. Joyce later married James Robert Wilson on September 5, 1992; he preceded her in death on February 19, 2005. She was a longtime and faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church where she volunteered her time on the Women’s Altar Society, the school, as well ask spending countless hours taking care and cleaning the church. Joyce passed her faith on to her children, encouraging them to donate their time and talents to the church. The role of her lifetime was to be a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She truly treasured and cherished all 35 grandchildren, especially whoever was in front of her at the time. Joyce had a special way of making each grandchild feel loved, seen, and as if they were the most important person in her life. After getting her children off to school, Joyce always looked forward to meeting up for coffee with Agnes and the group to discuss ways they could better lives of other people. Throughout her life, Joyce and her sisters prepared and served countless meals for weddings, family gatherings, and baby showers. She was a gifted and talented seamstress, often designing and creating clothing for everyone, especially baby blankets. Infamously known as “Grandma” to all who loved her, Joyce had a heart of gold. She selflessly went out of her way to help others in need. Whether it was cooking or cleaning, there was no task she wouldn’t do. Joyce truly showed her love by random acts of kindness, this included cleaning the statutes of all the saints at Holy Family Catholic Church. She will forever be remembered and loved for her favorite saying, “Love you more” and for truly living an amazing life filled with many beautiful memories and stories.

Surviving are three sons and a daughter: Butch (Diane) Shinkel of Indianapolis, IN; Al Shinkel of Biddeford Pool, ME; Lee (Sue) Shinkel of Bay City; Joyceann Grady of Saginaw; 35 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barabra Jean Ransom of Lincoln, NE; Arlene Inman of Twin Lake. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Esther Milwrick; children: Delores (Ed Hansen) Dave Gilmore, Virginia Schaffety, Patrica Kay Williams (Bill) Waters, and Terry Ray (Sue) Shinkel; 11 siblings: Eugene, Mary, Julia, Dorothy, Donald, George, Shirley, Cathy, Robert, John, and Esther.

A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1525 S. Washington Avene, Saginaw, MI, 48601. Rev. Fr. Christopher Comen will officiate. Burial will follow at Owen Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 4480 Mackinaw Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603 on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Joyce will lie in state at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Alzheimer’s Association. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church, or through www.casefuneralhome.com.