Ellen Marie Oldani

Ellen Marie Oldani, age 46 of North Branch, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1978. Ellen Marie, named after her mother's aunts, touched the lives of many; anywhere she went she became an immediate friend. If Ellen met you once, she would remember your name and face forever. Her personality blessed her with hundreds of friends! Ellen was also a passionate cat and kitty lover. She would take in any strays and rescues, and give them a pampered life. Lots of them loved taking up residence in the big old barn. Ellen liked to say barn cats are special. She also loved her three Corgi dogs, Tater, Buster and BamBam. Ellen also had a passion for growing things, probably because she spent her whole life on her parent's nursery farm. She loved tending to the many trees, shrubs and flowers, especially sunflowers. She played around hybridizing them and produced many with unique varieties and beautiful colors. Ellen will be sorely missed by all her relatives and many, many friends.
Ellen is survived by her parents Norbert H. and Delia J. Oldani and her brother Norbert "Butch" H. Oldani of Highpoint, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Norbert J. & Marion Oldani and Al & Edna Leonard; sister-in-law Julie McGehee.
Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors in Lapeer, MI. A memorial service will be held at a later date on the family's farm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Paradise Animal Rescue.