Mary Ellen Wolfe

Mary Ellen Wolfe 

Mary Ellen Wolfe, peacefully departed this world on December 5, 2025, at the age of 87, at Creative Living One in Charlotte. She was born on May 27, 1938, in Nashville, Michigan. Mary lived a life full of richness and color, embracing every moment with an exuberance that defined her spirit.

As a devoted collector of antiques, she spent time attending auction sales hunting for treasures and wandering through local flea markets. The thrill of the chase was matched only by her fondness for shopping at Kohls!

Her love for the great outdoors led her to cherish the simplicity of camping and traveling. Sports held a special place in her heart. Especially, the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers and MSU Spartans. Among her cherished memories were the spirited debates, going out to breakfast, and golf cart rides on the country roads with her favorite son-in-law, David. Mary also enjoyed watching the birds as they visited her feeders.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Frances (Case) Shetenhelm; husband, Duane Wolfe; and step-daughter, Deborah Vega.

She is survived by her daughters, Jackie Janousek of Fowlerville, Judi (David) Lemon of Potterville; special son, Blane (Deb) White of Vermontville; granddaughter, Mardi (Sherman) Minor of Lansing; step-children, Judy (Richard) Parish of Eaton Rapids, Joyce (Rocky) Good of Kentwood, Daniel Wolfe of Nashville, Brenda (Steve Palacios) Swanson of Charlotte; and many additional grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Nunham officiating. The family received friends on Monday just prior to the funeral. Burial will take place at Gresham Cemetery.

Those desiring may make contributions in Mary’s memory to the charity of their choice.

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