Stacy Marie Gray

Stacy was born on April 4, 1972. She grew up in Ishpeming with her parents James ‘Gym’ and Judith ‘Judy’ Gray. After graduating from Ishpeming High School in 1990, she went on to study at Ferris State University. She eventually made her way back ‘home’. Stacy had many career opportunities during her lifetime and was most recently employed with U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

In 1999, Stacy met the love of her life, Bryan (Tooch) Bertucci, and they’ve been together ever since. She was so proud of their life together and everything they’d been through. Bryan, and their dog Miggy were her ‘happy’.

Stacy had 4 sisters, 1 brother, 3 sisters-in-law, 3 brothers-in-law, 12 nieces and 3 nephews. She loved her ‘kids’ with her entire being. No matter the age, these people were her ‘kids’. If one of these kids had a sporting event or special occasion, and Stacy could attend, she would always make sure to be there. She was the biggest cheerleader and supporter there ever was. Her people knew how much she loved them.

Besides Bryan and Miggy, her parents, in-laws, siblings, siblings-in-law, nieces, and nephews, Stacy’s other great love was the Detroit Tigers. There wasn’t a day that went by that she didn’t wear some sort of Tigers gear! She even received a special message from J.D. Martinez, thanks to her sister-in-law Lindsay Jones.

Another of Stacy’s joys in life was going to the casino. We envision her sitting at the slot machines with her grandma Mestnik and father-in-law Steve Bertucci. Win big, Stacy!

If love could have saved Stacy, she’d have lived forever. To know Stacy was to know love. To know Stacy was to know happiness. To know Stacy was an honor.

Stacy is survived by the love of her life of 25 years- Bryan Bertucci and their dog Miggy of Ishpeming, parents- James and Judith Gray of Ishpeming, mother- Mary Gray, mother-in-law- Fran Bertucci of Ishpeming, siblings- Tonya Gray of Huntersville, NC, Rebecca (Adam) Hermann of Glenview, IL, Sarah (Steve) Noasconi of Iron Mountain, Stephanie (Lindsay) Gray of West Dundee, IL, Jim (Katie) Gray of Ishpeming, sister-in-law- Beth (Jeremy) Hubbard of Florence, WI, aunt- Gloria Buchschacher of Prior Lake, MN, uncle- Doug and Mary Stone of Negaunee, aunt-in-law- Rosanne Turino of Ishpeming, nieces- Jayden and Chloe Rochinski, Madeline and Mia Hermann, Aalayah, Taylin, Kyara, and Breelay Noasconi, Katelyn and Megan Gray, Myla and Makenley Hubbard, nephews- Grayson Baxter, Loren Gray, and Elliot Gary, along with many cousins, and so many friends, especially Amy and Berta.

Stacy was preceded in death by her father-in-law- Steve Bertucci, grandparents- Loren and Pearle Gray, Daniel and Theresa Mestnik, Henry and Catherine Coron, uncle- Daniel (Pete) Mestnik, great uncle- Gary Buchschacher, and dog Bongo.

Stacy’s family will greet relatives and friends from 2:00pm until 4:00pm on Friday July 25, 2025 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Ishpeming. A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm with Rev. Mike Fox officiating. A meal and continued celebration of Stacy’s life will follow the service at Jerzi’s 41 located at 9965 US-41 Champion, MI 49814.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cancer Care of Marquette County at P.O. Box 626 Ishpeming, MI 49849, or U.P. Home Health and Hospice at 510 Mather Ave. Ishpeming, MI 49849 in memory of Stacy.

Stacy’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.