Gretchen Mayra

Gretchen was the daughter of the late Alfred and Flora Hendrickson.

After graduating from Hancock Central High School with the Class of 1976, she worked at Cypress Manor and as a key punch operator for Turnquist & Pizzi CPA. 

On May 8, 1982, she was united in marriage to Randy Mayra and they resided in Hancock where Gretchen became a full-time mother raising their six children.

Gretchen loved to sing and had memorized many spiritual and non-spiritual songs. She loved people and when you came to the house you would get a hug and she would wave to you from the window as you left.

Gretchen was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Mayra; infant grandson, Christian Mayra; sisters, Irene Hendrickson, Joanne (Clarence) Marttila, Luella (Ralph) Ryti, and Tekla Schmeusser; and brothers-in-law, Fritz Kolb and Gerry Hammerstrom. 

Surviving are her husband, Randy; sons, Lee (Colleen) Mayra, Jason Mayra, Jeremy (Meredith) Mayra, and Christopher (Selicia) Mayra; daughter, Kerri (Chris) Gilbertson; grandsons, Lucas and Cole Mayra, Milo Gilbertson; and granddaughter, Maren Mayra. Also surviving are her sisters, Lil Hendrickson, Cecile Hendrickson, Sandy (Ron) Miller, Sharon Hammerstrom, and Kathy Kolb; brother, Joe Hendrickson; brother-in-law, Mark Mayra; and sister-in-law, Judy (Lloyd) Ravet; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Gretchen was a member of the Old Apostolic Church in Hancock. 

At the request of the family, a private service will take place at the Memorial Chapel with burial at the Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock.

To view Gretchen’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.