Mary Ellen Priehs

Frankenmuth, MI formerly of Detroit, MI

Passed away peacefully with family by her side Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at her home; age 88 years. Mary Ellen was born on January 22, 1932 in Lapeer, MI to the late William and Mary. She married Warren Priehs on June 15, 1951; he survives her. Mary Ellen was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. She loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Surviving besides her husband Warren are a son Warren (Karen) Priehs of Sterling Heights, MI; 3 daughters Jan (Mark) Schiefer of Richville, MI, Jayne (Bruce) Braun of Westland, MI, Julie (Steve) Zill of Hemlock, MI; 14 grandchildren Josh, Kayla, Jacob and Jonathan Priehs, Andrew (Tracy) Schiefer, Rebecca (Jason) Cook, Kyle (Kaitlyn) Schiefer, Daniel Braun, Brett (Erin) Braun, Cara (Ryan) West, Steve (Elizabeth) Zill, Betsy (Kevin) Pruzinsky, Mike (Kayla) Zill, Scott (Laura) Zill; and 14 great grandchildren.

Due to COVID 19 restrictions a private funeral will take place. The service will be broadcast on the St. Lorenz website at https://www.stlorenz.org/stream/ on Friday December 4 ^th at 3:00 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church.