Mary Madeline LaBudie (nee Gielarzyn), S.P., 91, passed away at her son’s home in Charlotte on Feb. 27, 2012, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Louis. She is survived by her loving and devoted children, Kathleen (Victor) Szakall, Louis (Letha), and Richard (Kathy). Mary will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Timothy Johns, Daniel King, Louis “Butch” (Heather) LaBudie, Richard (Velvet) LaBudie and Jennifer LaBudie, step-grandchildren Eva and James Szakall, and by her 6 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Also, by her loving sister, Irene Gielarzyn. She was predeceased by her siblings, Bernice Gielarzyn, Edward J. Gielarzyn and Lillian Solnik; and parents Boleslaw Gielarzyn and Anna Szukala.

Mrs. LaBudie lived in Harper Woods for 62 years and was a charter member of St. Peter the Apostle Church. Mary was a go-getter and a very active volunteer for her church.  She was an area president and past-president of the Council of Catholic Women, Archdiocese of Detroit serving on numerous committees and a member of the Third Order of St. Francis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Detroit; Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation, Bingham Farms; Hospice of Lansing; or Eternal Word Television Network, Birmingham, AL.

A celebration of Mary’s life was held at St. Peter the Apostle Parish on March 1. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Detroit.