Mary E. Stolberg, age 80, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Sharon Township, Michigan, on October 31, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to William Chickering and Rosemary Novak.
On April 15, 1971, Mary married William G. Stolberg in Stambaugh, Michigan. Together, they shared 55 years of marriage, building a life filled with family, friendship, and adventure.
Mary devoted more than 28 years to teaching with Ann Arbor Public Schools, where she touched countless lives and left a lasting impression on generations of students. She had made her home in the Manchester area for the past 15 years.
A woman of many interests and talents, Mary embraced life with curiosity and an appreciation for beauty in all its forms. An avid reader, she was also an enthusiastic world traveler, exploring nearly every continent alongside family and friends. She was a gifted master gardener who found great joy in nature and took pride in creating beauty through her gardens. Art was woven into the fabric of who she was, reflecting her creativity and distinctive perspective on the world. She also had an exceptional eye for style and a love of shopping, with an unmistakable talent for discovering those special, je ne sais quoi treasures. Above all, Mary's greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and cherished friend to many.
Mary is survived by her husband, Bill; her three children, William (Valerie) Stolberg of Chelsea, Eric Stolberg of Tecumseh, and Elizabeth (Joel) Portincasa of Clinton; her three grandchildren, Ciel, Gwenlyn, and Cora; and her sister, Barbara Tousignant.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Vermont Cemetery.
