Julia Mildred Stopa; Born June 4, 1919 in Staunton, Illinois; Passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 in White Lake, Michigan. Mrs. Stopa was preceded in death by the love of her life "Michael" her husband of 47 years in 1985. Julia will be missed dearly by her 5 surviving children; Raymond (Miny), Barbara (Daniel) Drouillard, Sandra (Thomas) Burk, Lori (William) West and Marianne (David) Burns. Mrs. Stopa will be joining her son James and daughter in-law Joyce in Heaven who also preceded her in death. She leaves behind and will be missed by her 15 grand children and 15 great grand children. Visitation will be held at Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake, Michigan, 48386 on Monday, April 14th, from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will take place at St Patrick's Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins, White Lake, Michigan, 48386 on Tuesday, April 15th. Mrs. Stopa will be in state beginning at 10:00 am followed by Mass at 11:00 am. Contributions would be appreciated to Disabled American Veterans.