Grace M. Rifenbark, 65 years old passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe, Michigan.

Grace was born on October 26, 1959 to the late Ralph and Helen (Ventline) Rifenbark.

Grace was a people person, and when you met her, you felt like a friend. She enjoyed helping others and was a care giver to many. She loved spending time with her nieces going to the beach and  always made it a priority  to have a relationship with her nieces and nephews that didn't live close by. She was a dog lover and had her favorite 4 legged companion, Bella. Grace was a sports fan and enjoyed the Lions, Tigers and U of M sports. She also liked to try her luck at the casinos.

Grace will be greatly missed by all that knew her and loved her.

Grace is survived by her brother Michael (Kristen) Rifenbark; sisters Carrie (Dale) Byykkonen, Paula Couch; many nieces and nephews; and her longtime friend and significant other, Don Stern, and many other dear friends.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents in 2022, and her brothers James and Terry Rifenbark.

Per Grace's wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan.

A graveside service will be held on June 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Cemetery, Dwight Township, with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating.

Memorials may be offered to Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton, in Grace's name.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com