Sandra Jean (Fochtman) Hillary Obituary
The family of Sandra Jean (Fochtman) Hillary of Grand Rapids, Michigan announces her passing on October 20, 2026. Sandra, born on April 6, 1942, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sandra Jean (Fochtman) Hillary to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tom Fochtman and Cecile Fochtman; and her son Michael Hillary. She is survived by: her daughters, Deanna Rood (Patrick) and Theresa Stafford (Michael); her grandchildren, Brandon Rood (Bethany), Scott Rood (Emily), Jenna Henderson (Michael), Marissa Weller (Jack), Nolan Rood (Beth), Joshua Stafford (Christina), Jacob Stafford (Emily), Anna Boersma (Marc), Sarah Gomez (Jose), Andrew Stafford (Maggie), Matthew Stafford and Audrey Stafford; her great grandchildren, William, Evelyn, Jameson, Savannah, Jack, Chloe, Norah, Malachi, Lydia, Emilia, John Bennett, Meredith, Peter, Thomas, Leena, Brooks, Pia and Santiago; and her siblings, Mike Fochtman (MaryBeth), Chris Fochtman (Kristy), Victoria Krupp (Mark) and David Fochtman (Darlene).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A rosary will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary (3525 Remembrance Rd NW, Walker, MI 49544). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (151 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504).
