Stella Dunbar Ford (1878 - 1974) was one of four children born to Emory Low Ford and Ella I. Neat. She and her husband Joseph B. Schlotman built their mansion, "Stonehurst", at 500 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe in 1917. The Schlotmans lived in Stonehurst their entire lives and raised their two daughters, Josephine and Patricia in the house.

In the custom of the time, she lived next to her two sisters, Nell and Hetty, and her brother Emory, each of whom had also built mansions on expansive lake shore estates. Grosse Pointe was also home to relatives descending from her uncle Edward Ford such as John B. Ford. In a similar fashion Stella's cousins also erected fine houses throughout the Pointes.

Stonehurst was the scene of many family and charity events and Stella remained there and continued to entertain long after the death of her husband in 1951. Dances were held there in honor of her granddaughters' debuts and Mrs. Schlotman would generously donate the house for use by various charities.

Always active herself with favorites causes, Stella Schlotman was a founder of the DSO, Cottage Hospital, the United Foundation and Planned Parenthood. Needlework held a special interest for her and she was particularly proud of a 5' x 7' tapestry of Stonehurst which hung in the great hall and took her over 4 years to produce.

Joseph Schlotman was also a supporter of philanthropic causes and was called "Mr. Red Cross" due to his devoted service to that organization.

Daughters Josephine and Patricia were both married twice and each had three daughters by their first husbands.