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William Graczyk Obituary

William "Will" Graczyk
William "Will" Richard Graczyk, 28, of Midland, Michigan, passed away on November 23, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained from a car accident. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his parents, James and Cheryl (Boyle) Graczyk; his siblings, Jimmy (Jessica) Graczyk, Michelle Graczyk, and Rachel (Joseph) Kanuszewski; his grandmother, Helen Graczyk; his nieces, Allie Graczyk and Lillian Kanuszewski; his aunts, Theresa (Mike) Klemm, Jeanne (Gus) Pardo, and Joanne (Damon) Lettich; his uncle, Charles Boyle; and many cousins.
William was born in Midland on September 3, 1997, to James and Cheryl Graczyk. He was a law student at Michigan State University. He enjoyed game nights with friends; family vacations to New Jersey, the Upper Peninsula, and South Haven; studying history; practicing Taekwondo; and was an avid dog lover, especially of his family's dogs.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Smith-Miner Funeral Home in Midland from 4:00–5:30 p.m., with a Word of Remembrance from 5:30–6:30 p.m., followed by rosary from 6:30–7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with Father Rob Howe officiating. An hour of visitation will also take place at the church prior to the service on Tuesday.
Smith-Miner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Graczyk family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.smithminer.com.

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

Published by Midland Daily News on Nov. 29, 2025.

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Margo Therese Dean

November 28, 2025

Jim my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know of my continued prayers for all. Blessings of peace.

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Howard and Kay Logsdon

November 28, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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