Mary Ellen House of Bloomfield Hills, age 89, passed away May 16, 2022. Dearest wife of Jack (deceased), beloved mother to Vickie (deceased) and Julie. Mary Ellen found joy in her self-taught culinary skills, both for her family and friends to enjoy as well as owning her own area catering business for many years. Mary Ellen’s second passion was donating her time and love of volunteering to St. Joseph Mercy Oakland for well over 25 years, finding fulfillment in many positions including its presidency. Mary Ellen’s family will welcome everyone to a visitation on Tuesday May 24, 2022 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, located at 3530 Auburn Road in downtown Auburn Hills, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Oakland online www.stjoeshealth.org/about-us/ways-to-give or at Pixley Funeral Home.