Sandra Jannette Grockau-Flansburgh

Sandra (Sandy) Jannette Grockau-Flansburgh (70), passed away peacefully at her home in Kalkaska, Michigan on the morning of Saturday, January 6, 2024. Sandy was born to her wonderful parents, Harold and Margaret (Wedra) Grockau on August 31, 1953, in Detroit, MI. Sandy grew up in St. Clair Shores, MI where she attended Lakeview High School, and was a valued member of the school's Marching Band as a Flute player. She graduated in 1971 and decided to stay in her hometown to grow in her career as an Executive Assistant with Team Detroit, where she eventually retired after 27 years. She also received an Associate’s Degree from Macomb Community College. Sandy met the love of her life, Dave Flansburgh, in 1994. Their passion for the outdoors, fishing, music, Detroit Sports, traveling north to Manistee Lake, and of course riding their Harley were just a few of the things they loved to do together. In 2022, Sandy and Dave were able to make Sandy’s childhood vacation spot of over 60 years, and parents’ home, their home. Nothing brought more joy to Sandy’s life than being with Dave, her family, and friends at Manistee Lake. Sandy loved boating on Manistee Lake, being around her brothers, caring and loving for her nephews and nieces, and reading a good book in the backyard on her porch swing. Over the years she played her Flute and Piccolo in the Warren Concert Band and most recently with the NMC Concert Band in Traverse City. She is survived by her loving Husband and soulmate, Dave Flansburgh. Her Brothers, who will always be her best friends Kurt Grockau (Traverse City, MI), Karl (Robin) Grockau (Bellaire, MI), Keith (Lora) Grockau (Rogers City, MI), and Kent (Pamela) Grockau (St. Clair Shores, MI). She is also survived by the “kids” that will always call her “Aunt Sandy” but to them, she was so much more; Jeremiah Grockau, Kris (Nikki) Grockau, Rachelle Grockau, Jake Grockau, Samantha Grockau, Deiga (Colleen) Griffin, Taryn Grockau, and Mathew (Hailey) Grockau. She will forever live on in the hearts of many, including her dear cousins and friends as well as her great-nephews and nieces, who all meant so much to her. Sandy is proceeded in death by her parents, Harold and Margaret Grockau, her Aunt (whom she was named after) Jannette (Grockau) Frazier, her sister-in-law, Arlene Grockau, her 2 Boxer-Dogs, Buckshot and Sparky and other important family members. A private family service is being held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Cornerstone Community Bible Church in Kalkaska, Michigan. A celebration of life will follow in the Summer of 2024. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Sandra Jannette Grockau-Flansburgh

August 31, 1953 - January 6, 2024