Jeanette Joyce Gentsch Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jeanette Joyce Gentsch of Lapeer, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 17, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jeanette Joyce Gentsch to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Smith and Bernice Smith (Mehrman); and her siblings, Bill Smith and Claudia Gum. She is survived by: her husband Barton Gentsch; her children, Kim Herderich (Mark) of Metamora, Terri Koprowski (Pete) of Burton, Kathi Thompson (Darek) of Attica and Brad Gentsch of Lapeer; her grandchildren, Kara Flores (Alex), Ryan Herderich (Heather), Andy Koprowski (Lauren), Reggie Koprowski (Ashley), Kennedy Thompson and Mariah Gentsch; her great grandchildren, Liam, Rylynn, Maizey, Palmer, Beckett and Ella; and her sister Donna Smith of Waterloo, IL..
Memorial contributions are encouraged to First Presbyterian Church, Lapeer.
