Charmaine M. Pintoski

Charmaine passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Great Lakes Rehab Center at the age of 91. The daughter of the late William and Florence (Valley) Flies was born August 23, 1934 in Pinconning, Michigan. Charmaine was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the Red Hats, she enjoyed doing activities at the Community Center, traveling, going to her lake house in Sugar Springs and boating, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Charmaine is survived by her three daughters, Pam (Robert Leiter) Bragiel, Terri Glaza, Kelly (Alan) Hamme; grandchildren, Keriann (Jason) VanDenBoom, Tyler (Tommi) Hamme, Kayleen (Jon) DeVries, Jeremy & Jennifer Bragiel, Crystal (Benjamin) Gabet; great grandchildren, Austin Koehl, Eastin & Emily VanDenBoom, Trenten & Elsie DeVries, James & Morgan Hamme; friends, Ron Horton & Tony Koehl; sister, Joyce (Gerald) Mitchell; brother, Larry (Mary) Flies; brother-in-law, William Misener and man+y nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lawrence Pintoski; two sisters, Ardith Mier, Barbara Misener and her son-in-law, James Glaza.

Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Gephart Funeral Home. Officiating will be Hank Messing. Visitation will take [place at the funeral home on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Bay County Humane Society or Lumberjack & Rivermen’s Park Association.