Doris Joan Groner
Doris Joan Groner (maiden name, Franzel) of Oscoda, Michigan passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025.In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Doris’ tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.
Born at home in Whittemore, Michigan on August 15, 1935, Doris was the youngest of seven children and grew up on a farm. She lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, laughter and faith. She worked at and retired from ACDelco where she met her beloved husband, Gary Groner. They were married for 47 wonderful years. Doris cherished her family and friends including her 4 children, 2 stepsons, 7 grandkids, and 12 great grandkids. Doris enjoyed gardening, crafting and birdwatching. Those lucky enough to have known her will remember her warm smile, quick wit, cute mannerisms and overall kind and loving nature. A private family celebration of life will be held to honor her memory.
“Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:23
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My mother what a wonderful person great mother great friend to others always forgiving I was able to spend some time with her and I witnessed the forgiveness that she’s so wonderfully gave to everyone mom was always full of energy always doing something all the time didn’t matter what it was she was always busy at it from crafts to working in her yard to helping others she just love to be around other people and her family she loved her family she’ll be so missed even though I know she’s with the Lord today I wish I could have spent more time with her love you Mom
Doris was one of the kindest and funniest people I know. She was so loved by so many. May you find peace that she is with her Heavenly Father and cherish the beautiful memories she leaves behind.
Love. Love is the word that describes my Mother, Doris. My Mom loved everyone and in return everyone loved my Mom. I miss her like crazy. Rest in Peace.
My mom was the cutest little blond squirt. Those strong little legs of hers could move. I miss her so much. I know she is up in heaven with her siblings whom she loved and missed. She would call me DebraJo as a child when I got in trouble. I always will remember her on the phone with friends and family with this super long phone cord back in the 60’s multitasking while on the phone. Loved flowers and gardening, making things with stones she’d collected up north. Mom taught water aerobics at the fitness center. Everyone loved her there. Everywhere she went she made friends. She had such wit. I was laughing all the time. Mom was a joy. Love you crazy mom
Auntie D love you so much and miss you already. Another light has gone out in my life. I know you are at peace and with our Lord and Savior, RIP. I will remember you forever. Love you niece Diane.
Sweet sweet darling Doris.We went out to eat with her Debbie and Diane at a Mexican restaurant a few weeks ago..Doris got an alcohol free margarita that was bigger than herselfThat little bugger drank it all while grinning the whole time.Her beautiful smile will be missed.
My dear Aunt Doris, last of her family, which being the youngest was not the least in impact on others lives for which, she is remembered. She was a remarkable lady, encourager, and prayer warrior. She always had words of kind support and honest counsel. She will be missed for a season until we meet again in heaven. To her immediate family I offer my condolences and prayers at the same time, my words of hope. The one thing I know is on her heart in heaven today, is a timely instruction to each of us, simply “Be there upon departure from this life”.
My sweet, sweet, loving, ball of energy, Aunt Doris, I miss you so much.
What a joyful reunion is happening in heaven now.
My prayers and love go out to Uncle Gary and Aunt Doris’ immediate family.
My last memory of Doris was at Debbie’s. Celebrating her birthday. We had a wonderful visit and she was as funny and sweet as always. We talked about puzzles and her friends she had recently visited. We also talked about Gary and how much she was missing him. We had a great laugh together and I will always remember her
As far as Grandmas go, i was so lucky to have you. You have always been such a warm constant person in my life who i love dearly. I used to spend so much time at your house in the summer swimming in your pool, playing in the back yard, and then watching movies in the cozy room with the stone walls and the fire place. Grandpa had an extensive collection of westerns and scary movies! And of course that beautiful willow tree in your back yard that used to feel magical when i would run through it. One summer i drove the four wheeler into your fruit tree and knocked it over! Im so sorry for that! You were very forgiving and kind about it. I remember spending the night on New Years Eve many times or anytime my parents need ed you to watch us. I remember one time i was missing my mom and I asked you if i could call you “mom” until she got back. I remember you were always busy in the kitchen and playing country music. Your home was always a warm and happy place because you made it that way. I remember playing in your basement and finding some of your old cute and trendy clothes that must have been from the 70s. You sure were a beauty! I miss your beautiful display of the Christmas village that you put up every winter. I will miss your sweetness, cuteness and kind and loving care that you always showed. Im so sad that your gone but grateful that you are with God now whom you have always loved dearly. And im grateful I was able to have you as my Grandmother for 42 years. Your grandkids love their Grandma GG and we will continue to share your memory and our love for you. As you used to say every time we said good by to each other.. God Bless you
From the very first time I met Doris, she was the most caring, sweetest and funny woman I ever met. Through the years it was a joy to be with her. She was the best mother in law and I was very lucky to have her in my life. She will be missed. I loved her homemade gifts she would make me. She shared a birthday with my oldest son Justin Groner. Making trips to see her and Gary up in Oscoda. She was a fun lady with the sweetest personality. RIP Doris Groner
Doris was my brother, Kevin’s, mother in law. She was a great mother in law to him. After he and Deb married, Doris became part of our family too.
I always enjoyed spending time with her, she was so lovely and kind you wanted to be around her.
I admired her love for her family and her love for Jesus.
She was a one-of-a-kind lady!
I’m thankful that God chose to allow me to know her and that we will meet again one day.
Love and hugs to David, Deb, Dennis and Diane.
Rest in sweet peace, Doris.
Doris was always so sweet, kind, loving and welcoming. I remember spending time at the family home on Harp Drive as a kid with Diane and some of the neighbor kids. Then my brother married Debbie and we became family too. I would take my Jenny over to swim in the pool and Doris always showed her love to my girl too.
It was so nice to see Doris on her 90th birthday and have a nice visit. Doris was always such a delight to be around and you couldn’t help but feel happy when in her presence.
I know we will meet again in heaven and I’m grateful for Gods promise.
My love goes out to David, Deb, Dennis and Diane.
Rest in heavenly peace sweet Doris.
Doris was such a Beatiful friend and always ended our conversations with “Love you, girl” Rezt in peace swert Doris, I love you girl Love, Lucy
Doris was such a Beauiful friend and always ended our conversations with “Love you, girl” Rest in peace sweet Doris, I love you girl Love, Lucy
I met Doris at lunch with Debbie and Diane and I could tell what a lovely and loving lady she was. So sorry Debbie. My prayers are with you and your family.
Doris was a very special friend to me. Such a loving person to her friends and family. We enjoyed shopping, crafting and sharing a coffee. I will miss her loving smile! Bless you Doris!
so many memories of my mother. another one i must share is her love for Bob Seger music. the last 4 months of her life she lived with Diane and I as we ( with Bob Seger music) helped get her strength back. when she took her shower Bob Seger had to be playing. when she did her PT Bob Seger gave her motivation. when we got her outside to enjoy the sunshine we would listen to our Bob Seger. car rides you know it Bob Seger was playing his music. and i will never forget how she’d say “play it Bobby” when we were in the car. love you mom
I met you while staying with my host family: Debbie and Kevin, during my stay in the USA. I remember a sunny, smiling, fun lady, that radiated warmth and kindness. I am glad our souls crossed paths in this lifetime, even if it was brief. I wish you light in your next journey.
Anna from Greece
Dear Aunt Doris, what a special person she is, definitely cut from the same cloth as my dad, her brother. That young Franzel family must have had such wonderful and funny times as they grew up together, laughing and teasing one another. She always seemed to be wearing her beautiful smile whenever I saw her and made me feel she was so delighted to see me. I really enjoyed our visits in recent years with her and Uncle Gary at their home in Oscoda, but I think that my most favorite time with her was when she and I did genealogy together a couple of days, years ago. We had so much fun driving around visiting different places she remembered from her childhood and researching at the library. I will treasure that memory of being with her forever.
Uncle Gary and David, Debbie, Dennis and Dianne, I know this must be such a hard time for all of you. It’s so hard to say goodbye to a mother and wife one last time in this life, but we know she is with her Lord and loved ones who’ve gone on ahead and our hope is to be with her again ourselves and we know she’s sporting that beautiful smile and waiting for us to join her. I’m praying for each of you as you go through your own grief process, that you’ll feel loving arms around you, holding you tightly for as long as you need and for God’s peace. Your loving niece and cousin, Sheri Franzel Munsch