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Stephen Echan Obituary
MICHIGAN — Mr. Stephen Joseph Echan, of Michigan, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Michigan.
Born in Duryea, he was a son of the late Stephen John and Matilda Poskonski Echan. He served as equalization director, in charge of personal and real estate property taxes, in Saginaw County from 1966 to 1993. Prior to that, he worked as a property appraiser for residential, industrial, agricultural and commercial properties.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He and his wife, the former Sandra Strobel, were married on Nov. 20, 1981.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are niece, Sandra Schimmel, Duryea; nephew, Stanley Nazarchuk, Duryea.
Funeral services were held Wednesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Local arrangements were by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea.
A luncheon for family and friends will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at Arcaro & Genell's, 443 S. Main St., Old Forge.
To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home's website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.
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Karen Easterling
February 26, 2014
Sandy, I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I worked for Steve in the early 70's and remember transitioning to the computerized tax records. It was quite an undertaking, but very positive for Saginaw County. I always enjoyed running into Steve at Dr. Joe's or Meijer where we would catch up on our lives. He will be missed.
Rollie & Judi Niederstadt
February 20, 2014
Sandy - We are sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our son often speaks of the checker champ in memory of those checker games at your home years back. Steve always added needed humor at the court house and leaves us with most fond memories. A good guy who we will miss.
Marcia Strong
February 19, 2014
I am sorry to hear of Steve's passing. When my father was Birch Run Township Supervisor in the 70's and 80's, I know the two of them enjoyed their "discussions" of assessments. When I worked in Thomas Township, Steve occasionally stopped in the office just to say hello. I always appreciated that. He was a good man.
With sympathy,
Marcia Courtney Strong
February 19, 2014
Dear Sandy,
Sorry for your loss. Working with an upbeat person such as Steve was always a pleasure.
Terry Kluck Beagle
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Carol Allswede Chaffee
February 19, 2014
Sandy - I am so sorry to hear about Stephan's passing..seems as tho I just saw you in the summer..my deepest sympathy..remember all those years ago working together. It was just yesterday to me.
Ron Beaton
February 18, 2014
Sandy:
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I really enjoyed working with both of you at Saginaw County. Steve taught me a lot about government and he had a great sense of humor. My thoughts are with you.
Mary Ann Massey
February 18, 2014
Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. My deepest sympathies are extended to you.
February 18, 2014
Sandy, I am so sorry about Steve's death. I liked Steve's sense of humor and enjoyed teasing him about his comments. He always greeted me with such joy, and I missed seeing the two of you at McD's during the past few years. I left a message when I called you this morning. I will call again soon so I can arrange to see you and give you a heartfelt hug. I am so sorry about your loss. Accept my love and sympathy. Jacquie Forrest
February 18, 2014
Sorry to hear about Steve, our sympathy and prayers are with you and family.
Don and Mary Ann DeRop (neighbors of the Shultz's)
Rich and Sandy Echan
February 13, 2014
Thinking of you and remembering the time we got to spend together at the Family Reunion in Pennsylvania . Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Chuck & Matthew Bullock
February 13, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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