Photo courtesy of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Dearborn Location
Dearborn, Michigan
Sep 8, 1935 – Apr 24, 2025
The Smartest Person in the Room – an Obituary for Mary Ellen Matras
Mary Ellen Matras (née Ostrem) died on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. She was 89 years old. It was a magnificent, sun-filled Spring day and she was surrounded by her family.
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Deborah Kurliak
May 01, 2025 | South Lyon, MI | Friend
I have fond memories running in and out of the house with Robby until she told us to stop; never once yelling at us. RIP Mrs. Matras
Vita Tucker-Murphy
May 01, 2025 | VA
I know her fingernails and lipstick always matched, she showed me by placing her middle finger against her lips.
I asked why was she flipping me off?
She replied; "I'm not. I'm just showing you that my lipstick always matches my nails."
With a big smile!
Sending love and prayers to all.
Cheryl (Girrbach) Rose
Cheryl Rose
April 30, 2025 | Apache Junction, AZ
Dear Beth Ann,
May your mother rest in peace in the hands of God. ❤
Love, Tom and Georgina Dluzynski
Tom and Georgina Dluzynski
April 30, 2025 | Sterling Heights, MI | Friend
So sorry. Mrs mantras was my favorite 4th grade teacher. Rest in peace, never forgotten.
Rosemary Mlot
April 29, 2025 | Sterling Heights, MI | Student
