Janet Louise (Grace) Heckler

Janet Louise (Grace) Heckler, 78 of Boyne City, Michigan, passed away on February 15, 2026, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan, Michigan.

Daughter of Franklin and Betty (Schultz) Grace, Janet was born on November 12, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Springfield, Pennsylvania, and attended Springfield High.

On January 15, 1966, she married John Francis Heckler in Philadelphia.

Janet enjoyed singing and dancing. She also liked attending church activities and socializing with others.

She was a member of the Lancaster Mennonite Church before relocating to Michigan.

Janet is survived by her children: Betty Jean (Marc) Poznak of Florida, Barbara (Daniel) DiQuollo of Florida, John (Sheri) Heckler of Pennsylvania, David Heckler of Florida, and Lisa (Ron) Schrock of Boyne City; her grandchildren: Barry (Melinda) Fritsch, Erin (Drake) Wiseman, Ryan (Devra) Baker, John Heckler, Jr., Tyler Bruce, Jenna DiQuollo, Dylan Bruce, Daniel DiQuollo, III, and Devin Heckler; great-grandchildren: Hannah Fritsch, Jayden Fritsch, Jada Fritsch, Drake Wiseman, Jr., Thea Wiseman, and Summit Wiseman; her siblings Ginny Overmyer of Florida, and Franklin Grace of Florida; and her nephew James Billing and niece Kim Overmyer.

She is preceded in death by her husband John Heckler, and parents Franklin and Betty Grace.

A memorial service will be officiated by Pastor Jeff Ellis and held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Walloon Lake Community Church. A luncheon will follow immediately after the service at the church. Flowers are welcome and may be delivered to the church.

Arrangements are in the care of Stackus Funeral Home.