Karen Whisman

Karen Elizabeth Whisman, age 76, of Saginaw, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. The daughter of Charles and Gladys Hoffman, Karen was born December 2, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Karen owned and operated a cleaning business for many years. She loved to spend time with her family including all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Karen was an avid bingo player, enjoyed watching movies and later in life enjoyed listening to Metallica with her son. She will be missed by many.

Karen is survived by her children, Cheryl (Santino Castanon) Whisman, Stephanie Whisman, Charles “Chuck” Whisman, Clifford “Cliff” (Ayesha) Paulson and Heather Brothers; grandchildren, Ernest Romero, Monica Castanon, Alyssa Castanon, Andrea Castanon, Alena Espinoza, Gabriella Castanon, Joel Castanon, Jr., and Nicholas Castanon; great grandchildren, Maya, Leo, Alena, Olivia, Aliegha and Kyleigh; sister, Patricia (Tony) DeLavern; niece, Christie; nephews, Tim DeLavern, Chris DeLavern, Adam Hoffman, and William Zeman Jr.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, William “Bill” Whisman on October 23, 2022; brothers, William Zeman and Jack Hoffman; niece, Amanda Hoffman, and a nephew Johnathon Zeman.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial service planned for early summer of 2023.

For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.