Mary A. Bryzelak

Mary A. Bryzelak, passed away at her home in St. Helen on January 4th 2013. She was 76. Mary was born on February 5th 1936 in Detroit, MI. She was the daughter of William and Antoinette Grill. At the age of 20, she married her best friend, Edward Bryzelak on May 5th 1956. This past year they celebrated 56 years of marriage. Mary enjoyed spending time with her husband and family. She was known for her loving-kindness and selflessness. She loved her family greatly and always put them before herself. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Antoinette; brother, William Jr.; and daughters-in-law, Coleen Bryzelak and Christine Bryzelak. Surviving are her husband, Edward; four children, Edward Jr. (Susan), Gary, Lawrence, Nancy (Gregory Milbreath); 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and two more on the way; sister, Rita (Tom Boyce) and many nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, January 7. 2013 at the St. Helen Catholic Church in St. Helen. Friends are welcome to visit with the family prior to the mass from 11-12PM. Following the mass everyone is welcome to stay for a luncheon in memory of Mary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family.