Grand Blanc, MI Obituaries

Janet Margaret Ott, born on November 6, 1935, in Hastings, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Visitation will be held at St...

Dale R. Forsythe, 72, of Cedar Springs, MI, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on January 26, 1954. Dale graduated from Union High School and served in the United States...

CLAYTON, Duane Albert II “Sandy” age 81, died Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Mclaren Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. Sandy was born June 1, 1944, in Detroit, MI to pa...

Gary Lee Fragale, born on October 6, 1945, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 80. Gary was a resident of Salem Township, Michigan. Gary loved the music of the 50's and 60s and avidly foll...

Britani Jasmin Sanchez was born on August 18, 2009, in Honduras. She passed away on January 22, 2026. Britani was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. A funeral service will be held at the External...

Philip Marks was born in St. Joseph MI on September 27, 1959, and entered eternal rest in Grand Rapids, MI on January 18, 2026. A devoted man of faith, Phillip loved the Lord and lived his life in ser...

The world lost a special man when Kim Raymond Kretowicz, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2026 at his home. He was born on March 27, 1955, in Grand Rapids to Raymond and Eljean (Kinsle...

Reverend John Edson Jeffrey, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 20, 2026, in Clarkston, Michigan. John was born on May 29, 1937, in Akron, Michigan, to Arthur and Martha (Rub...

Marilyn Ruth Black, age 95 of Stanwood, Michigan, passed away January 20, 2026. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 22, 1930. Marilyn graduated from Central High School and attended...

William Frederick Meyer, 84, of Grand Rapids passed away on January 18, 2026 after a two-year battle with lung cancer. He was born October 7, 1941, in Buffalo, New York, the only child of the late F...

Graham Tyler Whipple Sr., age 86, of Chesaning, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 16, 2026. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 2...

Daniel Phillip Delling, born on March 24, 1976, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 49. Daniel was a person that would give you his last dime and the shirt off his back. He had a hu...

Brendan Michael Stowell, a resident of Goodrich, Michigan, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 26. Brendan was born on March 20, 1999, and was a beloved member of his community. Brendan wa...

Ronald J. Blauwkamp, lovingly known as Ron, was born in Zeeland and passed away surrounded by family and love. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a loyal friend, and...

Mark Anthony Mont, born on October 29, 1971, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 54. A resident of Flint, Michigan. A Carpenter by trade, and a accomplished guitar player and drummer. M...

. Ruth “Shelley” Vander Meer, age 77, of Grand Rapids, entered her heavenly home on January 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerrit and Ariel Van Belkum, and her brothers Roger, Je...

Leland Joseph Logsdon, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026. An Irishman who hated potatoes but loved the University of Michigan Wolverines and Detroit sports teams (especially ...

Raymond Welsh, age 93, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away peacfully, surrounded by family, on January 12, 2026 He was born on June 29, 1932 in McBain, Michigan, the son of James and Mabel Welsh. ...

Ethyl Rae Stubblefield, age 78, passed away on January 9, 2026. On August 14, 1947, she was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the third daughter of Al and May Calkins. She spent her childhood with her m...

Christopher William Ward, age 48, was born on August 6, 1977, and he was surrounded by his family when he went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2026. A resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Christopher...

Martin A. Kochenderfer, aged 75, passed away on January 7, 2026. Born on May 17, 1950, Martin was a resident of Flint, Michigan. Martin had a wonderful career at General Motors for 42 years. He sta...

Wanda Lee Geeting, born on November 26, 1936, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Wanda cherished her family, and thoroughly enjoyed family and friend gatherings. She loved hearing he...

Michael George Hoag, age 75, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, born in Ogdensburg NY, passed away surrounded by love on January 6, 2026. As a young man, Michael attended Carson Long Military Institute in Penn...

Robert Lloyd Neldon, born on July 24, 1962, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 63. Robert graduated from Bendle High School in 1980, where he was an active member of the football team and...

Roy Gene Ackley, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in, Burton, Michigan, on December 21st., 2025. Born on July 20th., 1949 at Pontiac General hospital in Pon...

Wilma Louise Thorpe, age 95, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 at Cascade Trails Senior Living and Memory Care in Cascade, MI. She was born on July 28, 1930 in Muskegon, MI...

Amy Jean Hoard (Pekarek), a resident of Clinton Township, MI (long time resident of Grand Blanc, MI) passed away on January 2, 2026. Jean, the name she used, was a dedicated candy striper at Genesys ...

We were blessed to call Gerald Wayne Hoye, “Jerry,” our dad. He was born on July 15, 1931, and on January 1, 2026, at the age of 94, he quietly left this world—on his own terms and surrounded by famil...

Georgina Rodriguez-Planes, 74, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by love and the memories she created throughout her life. She was born on April 23, 19...

John Charles Riek (1948-2025) John Charles Riek was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Charles and Bernice Riek. John attended Toledo Rogers High School before attending the University of Toledo and the Univers...

Donald David Giese, aged 82, of Cowlesville, NY, passed away on December 29, 2025. He was born in Buffalo, NY on April 26, 1943 and graduated from Attica High School in New York. Don received his Bach...

Michael Francis Carrette Sr., born on December 3, 1952, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 73. A resident of Grand Blanc, Michigan, Michael was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and...

Patricia Ann Zurek (Volotira), 82, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. Patricia was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Harriet and James Volotira. Patricia was married to the love of her life and ...

Petter ("Pete") William Berg, a fun-loving hunter and fisherman passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 86. Petter was born on May 16, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Hans and Ruth Berg....

Steven “Steve” Michael Bannon, born on April 26, 1957, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 68. A resident of Grand Blanc, Michigan, Steven was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. ...

Vania Vee Plamondon, born on February 3, 1939, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 86. A resident of Genesee, Michigan, Vania was known for her compassionate and nurturing spirit. Her life...

Ronald "Ron" VanderZand was finally reunited with the love of his life, Kathy, on December 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by Kathy as well as his parents John and Marion VanderZand and his brothe...

Barbara June McClellan, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on December 24, 2025, after a very short battle with cancer. Barbara was born on November 10, 1936, in W...

Yue Lian Huang was born on August 29, 1938. She lived a life marked by strength, sacrifice, and deep love for her family. She immigrated to the United States in 1994. Back in China, she was a farmer ...

Thomas Floyd Kasprzak, 67, passed away on December 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born on November 25, 1958, to Ralph and Louise (Lasch) Kasprzak in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ...

Charles Burdette Pillsbury III passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a resident of Burton, Michigan. Charles was an avid enthusiast of golf, fishing, and playing cribbage. He als...

Donald Joe Hamilton, aged 91, was invited to celebrate Christmas with Jesus on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Don was born in Grand Rapids on February 23, 1934, to Harold and Hazel (Robbins) Hamilton. H...

David Allen Saukas, age 66, passed away on December 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Grand Rapids on March 9, 1959, one of the 9 children of Raymond & Margaret (Jost)...

Sharon Kay Snuffer, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on March 1, 1942, Sharon led a life full of passion and commitment, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by many...

Don Alan Greenman, aged 75, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was a resident of Grand Blanc, Michigan. Born on October 5, 1950, Don led a life filled with love, dedication, and passion. Don worked...

Michael Dexter Smith, age 66, of Waterford, Michigan, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Michael was born on July 8, 1959, to James and Shirley Smith. He was a devoted husband...

Faith Joyce Schafer (Ziegler), born on March 8, 1932, on Long Island, New York, passed away on December 17, 2025 in Flint, Michigan. Faith grew up with her loving parents Morty and Gladys and her sis...

Donna Mary (Byers) Drayton, born on June 29, 1942, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 83. Donna Mary was a resident of Comstock Park, Michigan. There are no formal services planned at...

Barbara Lee Utter, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Barbara was born on June 17, 1938, in Valparaiso, Indiana to Thomas and Dorothy (Harmon) Smith. Barb...

Robert (Bob) Allen Reinink, 62, of Grand Rapids, MI, unexpectedly passed away on December 13, 2025. Bob was born in Grand Rapids on February 20, 1963. He graduated from Creston High School and earned ...