Elaine Marie Apel (nee Petrucci), age 90, died April 16, 2014. Beloved wife of Howard. Loving mother of Howard II (Ann). Dearest grandmother of Austin and Avery. Dear sister of Barbara King and Viola DeGregoris. A Memorial visitation will take place Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 5 to 7 pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. A memorial Mass will take place Friday, April 25, 2014 at 12 noon at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 22412 Overlake St, St. Clair Shores. Burial of cremated remains at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Memorial contributions to the church would be appreciated.