Ileen Marie Mattice, 89 of Bad Axe, passed away on February 21, 2022 at Huron County Medical Care Facility where she has lived for the past 7 years.

Ileen was born on June 27, 1932 to the late Reuben and Lena (Curtindale) Arntz.  Ileen and Clayton Mattice were married on July 1, 1955 in Bad Axe, and were married 49 years before he passed away in 2004. Together they raised their four children in Bad Axe.

Ileen loved to knit and crochet, enjoyed doing many crafts and woodworking and loved to cook. She was well known for her large slices of homemade bread, which were enjoyed by many. Ileen spent many hours tending to her vegetable garden as well as her beautiful flower gardens. Clayton and Ileen were known for their amazing Christmas decorations that brought enjoyment to many people in the community.  Ileen enjoyed spending time with her family, her children and her grandchildren.

Ileen is survived by her sons; Patrick (Judy) of Bad Axe, Clayton Alger Jr. (Maria) of Bad Axe, Kevin (Tammy ) of Saginaw, and her daughter Vicky (William) Lawrence of Kinde; grandchildren Crystal (Paul) Arnott, Jason Mattice, Matt (Sarah) Lawrence, David (Megan) Lawrence, Camilla (Chris) Dorsch, Renan Valadaers, Alxandre (Julina) Fernandes, Caitlyn (Walter) VanHouten, Samantha (Zach) Pashenee, Abigail Mattice and Sophia Mattice and 12 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brother Terry Arntz, and sisters; Betty Bouchard, Kathleen (Clifford) Crummey, and Jeanette Arntz; sisters in law; Rita Arntz and Kathy Arntz; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clayton, brothers; Reuben Arntz, William Arntz, Robert Arntz; brothers in law Gerald Bouchard, Joe Ranson, sisters; Shirley Arntz, Ruth and her husband Henry Shleifer, and Helen and husband John Weston.

The family would like to extend a special Thank you to the staff at the Medical Care Facility for the wonderful care of their Mother for the last 7 years.

A private family gathering will be held for the family.

Memorials may be offered to the family in care of Kevin Mattice, 327 Storch St. Saginaw, MI 48602.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com