RYDEL, Clara Mary. Age 82. A resident of Sterling Heights, formerly of Detroit died February 7, 2007 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Clinton Township. Devoted wife of the late Teddy J. Rydel. Beloved mother of Beverlee J. Rydel and Kathleen Christian Tedsen. Mrs. Rydel was preceded in death by her siblings Enrico and Pel Petroni. Mrs. Rydel retired from Ford Motor Co. after 15 years of service. She was also co-founder and former editor of the Michigan Vacation Guide Publication. Memorials suggested to Michigan Humane Society: 26711 Northwestern Hwy., Suite #175, Southfield, MI 48033 or the Michigan Audubon Society: 6011 West St. Joseph Hwy. Suite 403, Lansing, MI 48917. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Utica.