Janet Fay (MacPherson) Graichen passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2026, surrounded by her family's love. Born in Ishpeming, Michigan, to James and Martha MacPherson, Janet built a life centered on devotion to her husband, family, and friends.

Janet loved to laugh and had a generous soul, always looking for ways to lift others up. Her warmth left an impression on everyone she met. Whether she was spending time with loved ones or enjoying her favorite hobbies, such as stained glass, golf, snowmobiling, or fly fishing, she approached life with great gusto and determination. Janet grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from Redford High School. During the Korean War, she made geological survey maps. She worked at Bausch & Lomb in Rochester, NY, while her soon-to-be-husband attended Rochester Institute of Technology. She was also a plant manager for a commercial printing company.

She was a dedicated Volunteer Probation Officer for the City of Livonia, spending many hours on community service with Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Arthur, and her daughter, Janet Kimsey. She is survived by her six children, Jamie (Patrick) Clark, Lorie Schwab, Eric (Laura) Graichen, Lisa Graichen, Lindsay (Julie) Graichen, and Steven (Sherrie) Graichen and son-in-law, James Kimsey. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, all of whom will forever cherish her memory.

Her immediate family will be honoring her privately.

It was Janet's wishes to be cremated and interred alongside her husband, Arthur at Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, at a late date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to Angela Hospice , 14100 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154.