Janet Osterbeck

Janet Osterbeck obituary, Grand Rapids, MI

Janet Osterbeck

Janet Osterbeck Obituary

Visit the Grand Rapids Cremation Services - Grand Rapids website to view the full obituary.

Janet was born in Lansing Michigan to Charles & Effie Gregoire on April 9, 1938. Janet Grew up in Stanton, Michigan working at her father's General Store before moving to Lansing where she met her husband of 58 years, Richard Osterbeck. 

Janet is preceded in death by both parents, Charles and Effie; sister Joan; and husband Richard. Janet is Survived by nephew Steve, several great nieces and nephews. 

Janet enjoyed homemaking and organic gardening for over forty years with husband Richard. Janet was also an avid garage sale enthusiast, loved traveling around the country with their travel camper, before settling for the winters in Ruskin, Florida. 

Janet will be missed by all of her neighbors, and a special thanks to Kim and Kurt Langenberg for the years of friendship, church and suppers. 

As this chapter comes to close, may the Lord bless Janet's soul for eternity.      

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Grand Rapids Cremation Services - Grand Rapids

3305 Three Mile Rd. NE Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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