Grace A. Chase

Grace A. Chase, age 93, of Midland, Michigan, passed away at home on October 15, 2026.

Born on June 19, 1933, Grace was the daughter of the late James and Mary Wade and was one of 15 children. She shared 56 years of marriage with her husband, Richard Chase, until his passing in August 2009.

Grace devoted much of her life to caring for others. Wanting to help people in a meaningful way, she opened a daycare that she operated for more than 40 years. She also served for many years in the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. Grace was a member of Midland First United Methodist Church, and she also liked the Church of the Straits in Mackinaw City.

Family life and time together were central to Grace’s life. She and Richard enjoyed their second home in Mackinaw City, where for more than 20 years they gave tickets to people on Labor Day for the Mackinaw Bridge Walk. They also kept a trailer on Wixom Lake, where they took their four boys on weekends for boating, snowmobiling, and motorcycle riding.

Grace remained active throughout her life. Her family teased that her energy came from being a farm girl. She worked in her yard nearly every day and sometimes helped in the neighbors’ yards as well. After Richard’s passing, she enjoyed trips to Mackinaw City with Tom and Sue Muto and Bob and Donna Hand. She also enjoyed shopping, bingo, gardening, time with family, nature, sightseeing, watching ships, and bird watching, along with being an avid Detroit Tigers fan.

Grace is survived by her sons, Dan (Vicky) Chase, Dean Chase, and Edwin (Kathi) Chase; grandchildren, Cody Chase, Kyle (Angelle) Chase, Kelli Chase (Adam), and three step-grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Chase.

A celebration of Grace’s life will be held at Wilson Miller Funeral Home on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Located at 4210 N. Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Wounded Warriors Project.