Mary Ellen Matras
(89 years old)
The memory of Mary Ellen Matras in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on April 24, 2025 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ellen Matras to pay them a last tribute.
She is survived by: her parents, Stanley J. Ostrem and Barbara Ostrem; her siblings, Patricia Curtis, Ann Ledet, Richard, Robert and Edward; her children, Beth Ann Knisely, Eric Matras (Gwyneth), Rob Matras and Mark Matras (Debra); her grandchildren, Kirsten Knisely, Caitlyn Knisely, Jeremy Matras, Matthew Matras, Raquel Matras, Hugh Matras and Roland Matras; and her great grandchildren, Theodore Matras and Grayson Matras.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 4th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Dearborn (22546 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124). A rosary will be held on Sunday, May 4th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services (22546 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124). A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 5th 2025 at 11:30 AM and at 12:00 PM at the St. Anselm Catholic Church (17650 W Outer Dr, Dearborn, MI 48127).
Mary Ellen graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1953 and received a Ford Foundation scholarship, bolstering a full ride to any college of her choosing.