Mary M. Rillema, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan.

Mary was a beloved wife of Jack Rillema in Buckley, Michigan. She was a loving mother to her three children Angela Strong of Charlotte, NC, James W. Todd Jr of Flint, MI, and Candi Todd, who preceded her in death. She had two beloved granddaughters: Ashley McDonald and Brittany Todd, and several great-grandchildren. Mary loved her brothers and sisters and stayed close to them throughout her life.

Mary was an ardent lover of crossword puzzles, which she worked on every morning. She was an active member of Amvets in Mesick, Michigan, and liked socializing and playing the Pull-Tabs. She appreciated that her proceeds went to school charities.