Stella Pudlik

Stella Pudlik, born on August 15, 1936, in Wyandotte, Michigan, passed away on June 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by dedication to family, resilience, and warmth. Her long and fruitful life touched countless individuals, and her memory endures in all who knew her.

Throughout her ninety years, Stella exemplified kindness, devotion, and steadfastness. Stella’s deep sense of community and loyalty shaped the many relationships and bonds she nurtured over the decades.

Stella was preceded in death by many, but she is lovingly remembered by a devoted family and a network of cherished friends. Among those who survive her are late Sheila (Brad) Lane, Sherry (Donald) Hubbard, Joel (Xeina) Pudlik, Lynn (Karl Kliemann) Jakob, late Gary Pudlik, and Karen (Matthew) Villanueva, all of whom valued her unwavering encouragement and support.

Her greatest joy was her family, particularly her grandchildren, each of whom she dearly loved. Her surviving granddaughters include Katherine, Alicia, Tonya (Michael) McNally, Taylor Hubbard, Jamie Pudlik, Sara Jakob, Kayla Villanueva, and Nina Villanueva. Stella is also survived by her grandsons Kevin Hubbard, Jeremy Pudlik, and Paul Jakob. Additional grandchildren—Claire, Danny, McKenna, Gianna, Rhett, and Ja'lani—further carry forward her legacy of love, generosity, and wisdom, qualities she imparted through her actions and steadfast presence.

Her family is further joined in remembrance by her brother, Anthony Kostecki, and her niece/goddaughter, Sophie Bowen. Together, her relatives and friends honor the important role Stella played in their lives, recalling her as a unifying presence whose gentle spirit and thoughtful guidance enriched all fortunate enough to know her.

Visitation for Stella Pudlik will be held at The Trenton Chapel – Martenson Family Of Funeral Homes, located at 3200 West Rd, Trenton, MI 48183, on July 5, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Mass celebrating Stella’s life will take place on July 6, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at St Joseph Catholic Church, 2623 3rd Street, Trenton, MI 48183.

Stella Pudlik’s life stands as a testament to compassion, integrity, and the enduring ties of family. Her memory and values will continue through the stories shared and the traditions upheld by the many who loved her.