Theresa Clara Gronczewski, 89, of Prudenville passed away on Sunday May 28, 2017 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

Theresa was born on June 27, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Edward and Clara Piper. Theresa grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from the Felician Academy. On May 17, 1947 in Detroit Theresa was married to Richard P. Gronczewski. She worked as a Secretary for General Motors for many years before retiring. Theresa and Richard owned a cabin in the Prudenville area since 1972 and she moved from Livonia to Prudenville permanently in 2014. Theresa was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting, gardening and canning. She especially enjoyed the deer that frequently visited her home.

Surviving Mrs. Gronczewski are her two daughters, Kathleen (Ray) Golota of Commerce Township, and Carol (Larry) Respondek of Prudenville; three sons, Richard M. (Sandra) Gronczewski of Presque Isle, Dennis (Debra) Gronczewski of Ft. Myers, FL, and Kenneth (Cheryl) Gronczewski of Livonia; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; sister, Sylvia Shinska of Romeo; and several nieces and nephews. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard P. Gronczewski; and brother, Justin Piper. 

Mass of Christian Burial for Theresa Clara Gronczewski will be conducted at 12:30 pm on Friday June 2, 2017 from Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Larry Sergott officiating. Interment will be in Denton Township Cemetery, Prudenville. Visitation will be held on Thursday June 1, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm. Memorial contributions in memory of Theresa are asked to be directed to the Alzheimer's Foundation or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel is serving the family. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.christler-holdship.com 

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