Helen Jane "Baba" Wludyka

Helen Jane Wludyka, of Fenton, Michigan, better known as "the Baba" to many, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on July 11, 1936, to the late Stanley Piper and Stella (Boron). On October 29, 1955, she married her late husband, John Carl Wludyka. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this October. Together, they raised two children: Janice (Butch) Buckler of Brownstown and Michael (Keli) Wludyka of Grosse Ile. They were blessed with five grandchildren: Jamie (Stephen) Robison, Amy (Dennis) Massengill, John (Emily) Buckler, Alexandria Reamer, and Reanna Wludyka. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren: Dennis "Trip" and Lillian Massengill; Lukas and Ruby Robison; Zephaniah Reamer; and Piper and John "Jack" Buckler, Jr. Helen was a very caring person with a heart of gold and always had an open door to welcome anyone in need of a place to stay. Over the years, many resided in her home, whether due to medical needs or simply for a place to live. She never turned anyone away. After her husband retired in 1996, they made their lake home in Fenton their permanent residence, where their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren shared in the joys of lake life. Helen especially cherished the times when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren came to stay. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all whose lives she touched. A private celebration of Helen's life will be held with her family at her lake home at a later date. To share a memory of Helen or sign her guestbook, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.