Jean Ann Ostrander

Jean Ann&Ostrander, age 82, ofSanford and MidlanddiedOctober 5, 2020. Thedaughter ofthe lateDonald and Grace (LaMee) McDonaldwas born onOctober 6, 1937in Midlandand grew up in Merrill.Shemarriedthe lateRobert (Red) Ostranderon April 161955. Jean provided home daycare for working parents for 20 years and each child became part of her extended family. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert; parents and sisters Bonnie Goulette and Jane Ruggow

She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, knitting wash clothes, her Detroit Tigers and keeping an eye on the news so she could call her children and grandchildren to give them a heads-up on what was happening in their part of the country. She always looked forward to havingall her family together for a party.

Surviving is her; son, Kurt (Patricia) Ostrander of Strongsville, OH; daughters, Jill (Barry) Barden ofHarrison, MI and Becky (Gary) Dunham of Midland MI, grandchildren, Mindy, Kelli, Rochelle, Ryan, Kyle, Melissa, Ashley, Jason, Joshua, Heather and Holly;23great grandchildren,1 great-great grandson on the wayand brothers; Donald and Doug

Funeral services forJean will be private due to Covid19 virus concerns.Wilson MILLER Funeral Homeare handling all arrangements withFr. Dan Fox OFM, Cap of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Sanford officiating. Interment will follow in Midland City Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to theCap of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Sanford, MI. Personal messages of condolence maybe offered to the family atwww.wilson-miller.com

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
2500 West River Rd, Sanford MI 48657