Grace Allen Dukavas' Obituary
Stanwood - Grace A. Dukavas, 97, of Stanwood, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Mission Point in Big Rapids.
She was born September 13, 1926, in Big Rapids, the daughter of William and Hattie (Losch) Tetzlaff, and lived in Stanwood her entire life. Grace worked at Wolverine World Wide, and retired from Food Service at Ferris State University after many years. Grace enjoyed being outdoors mowing her lawn in the summertime, and also loved to knit and crochet.
She is survived by her two daughters, Barb Grant of Stanwood and Carolyn Gardiner of Augusta, MI; four grandchildren, Jeff Dukavas, Julie Woodridge, Jill Mitroo, and Marc Gardiner; 11 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Grace was preceded in death by her husband Gordon in 2002, her parents, and her sisters and brothers.
Private graveside services will be held in the Higbee Cemetery in Deerfield Township, where Grace will be laid to rest next to Gordon. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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