Joseph A. Sakaly

Joseph Arnold "Joe" Sakaly, 69, of Alger, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Joe was born in West Branch, MI on Thursday, October 18, 1956, to Joseph and Regina Sakaly. He graduated from Standish-Sterling High School in 1974 and went on to earn a degree in Business Management from Central Michigan University. A hardworking entrepreneur, Joe successfully owned and operated JS Excavating and JS Advertising for many years. He was the kind of person who took pride in his work and could fix almost anything, never backing down from a tough job or a hands-on project.

An avid outdoorsman, Joe loved spending time in the woods deer hunting and exploring northern Michigan. Every spring, he tapped trees to make his signature "Sakaly Maple Syrup," a yearly tradition he took great pride in. He also loved gardening, especially growing sunflowers, and looked forward each season to hunting for morel mushrooms with his good friend, Ken "M1" DeShaw.

Joe is survived by his partner and love of his life, Mary Hubbard; his sister, Debbie; and his brother, Jeff. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Regina (Kocot) Sakaly, and his uncle, Andrew (Fern) Sokaly.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 7842 Newberry Road, Alger, MI. Burial will follow at the Alger Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be made to the Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church, Standish, MI.

Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. www.steuernolmclaren.com