Dorothy Ordus, 78 years old of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on July 9, 2024, at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe. Dorothy was born in Brussels, Belgium to the late Arthur and Josianne Helmick on January 22, 1946. As a child, Dorothy moved to the U.S. and resided in Melvindale where she later met her husband George Ordus Sr. They were married in Lincoln Park on September 21, 1963. In 1976, they moved to Bad Axe and started George Ordus Ford.

Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She spent many summers by the water in their family cottage, where she loved to have her family come and visit and enjoy the beautiful beach.

Dorothy is survived by her children, George Ordus Jr. of Bad Axe, Joseph Ordus and his wife Jennifer of Bad Axe; brothers Gil Helmick and wife Ani of Maine, Henry Werda of Pennsylvania; grandchildren Meghan Bowers (Dave) of Caseville, Lauren Arntz (Kyle) of Bad Axe, Jonah, Brooklynn, Bethany and Emily Ordus, and great grandchild Isaiah Arntz.

She was preceded in death by her late husband George Sr., and son Gregory Ordus.

Funeral service for Dorothy will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:00 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, with pastor Tim Callow officiating. Per Dorothy's wishes, cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan.

Visitation will be on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 3:00, at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, Michigan.

Memorials in Dorothy's name may be offered to the Bad Axe Public Library.