Joann Gritzmaker Obituary
We announce the death of Joann Gritzmaker in Adrian, Michigan, born in Tecumseh, Michigan, who passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Joann will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann Gritzmaker to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Kempf and Maran Kempf (Hoag); her husband George Gritzmaker; and her son-in-law Carl Mapes. She is survived by: her children, Barbara Mapes and George Gritzmaker Jr. (Sandra); her grandchildren, Kevin, Ryan, Kyle, Brittney, Keith, Arther, Shane and Summer; and her sisters, Ilene Schmidt and Mariam Margrettea. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren.
