Joyce Tassell

Joyce Tassell

Frankenmuth, MI; Formerly of Flushing, MI

Passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home; age 93 years.  Joyce Osterman was born on July 8, 1930 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Andrew and Minnie Osterman. She was married to Robert Tassell on January 31, 1952; he predeceased her on April 4, 2022.

Joyce was a member of Flushing Presbyterian Church where she was very active over the years. She enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking, and traveling. Joyce loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are: children Robin (James) Brouker of Frankenmuth, MI, Gregory (Brenda) Tassell of Grand Blanc, MI, and Lynn (Paul) Staley of Clio, MI; grandchildren Jonathan (Anne) Brouker, Kevin (fiancé Mindi Wooley) Brouker, Ashley (Joe) Baker, Brett Tassell, Matthew (Christina) Staley, Amy (Britt) Martin, and Nathan (Abby) Staley; great-grandchildren Theodore, Margaret, Henry, Ellinor, Everett, Elijah, and Jacob; sisters Norene Maxam and Karen Steinberger; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will take place on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin Street. Rev. Paul Pfeuffer will officiate. Burial will take place Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Joyce’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Flushing Presbyterian Church.