Marcella Alvina Potje

March 24, 1927 - January 11, 2023

Mrs. Marcella A. Potje, age 95 of Sterling Heights, passed away on Wednesday evening at her home.

She was born on March 24, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Arthur and Stella (Sobocinski) Reinhold. On November 4, 1944, Marcella was united in marriage with Joseph Potje in Detroit. Since 1947 the couple have resided in East Detroit and had also owned and operated the Potje's Cleaners there. Mr Potje passed away on November 9, 1987 in East Detroit.

Marcella's love was gardening and she was an excellent seamstress.

Surviving are two children, Steven Potje of Sterling Heights and Sherry (Jack) Dutzy of Nashua, New Hampshire, grandchildren, Marissa Hopcian and Michael Hopcian.

Visiting hours are on Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens.

Burial will be on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11:00 am at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township.