Mary-Ellen Tan

Mary-Ellen Tan obituary, Sterling Heights, MI

Mary-Ellen Tan

Mary-Ellen Tan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Shelby Township on Apr. 2, 2024.

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Mary-Ellen Elizabeth Tan (Polchek), August 18th 1943 to March 31st 2024 (Age of 80) - Survived by her five children: Rose-Marie Prasatek, Stephen Tan, Stewart Tan, Suzanne VanOphem, Stanley Tan and ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mary-Ellen lived a prosperous and generous life. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother every day of her life. She shared her love and compassion with everyone she came across. She supported all who she knew and loved in every way she knew how. She will truly be missed. May she rest in peace and her loving memories flourish for an eternity with all who crossed her path.
Visitation Monday, April 8, 2024 from 3pm to 8pm with a 7:00pm prayer service at Wujek Calcaterra & Sons (54880 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316). Rosary Monday, April 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Funeral Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Instate 10:30am until time of 11:00am Mass at SS John and Paul Catholic Church (7777 28 Mile Road, Washington, Michigan 48094)
Burial at Christian Memorial Gardens Cemetery (521 E. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307)
**Please note: According to Chinese tradition, please avoid red and yellow colors.

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April 2, 2024

May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.

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