Rock, MI
Mary Worch, age 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, May 14, 2013, at the Christian Park Health Care Facility in Escanaba.
Mary was born July 4, 1915, in Trombly, MI, the daughter of Matt and Jenny (Jylha) Saari. She was raised in Trombly and attended the Trombly schools. When Mary was a young teenage girl, her mother Jenny passed away. Unselfishly, Mary continued to care for and raise her siblings, throughout the coarse of her adolescent years. She later married Harry Worch and together the couple built their home, in Rock, where they remained for their entire married life. Mary was a hard working independent woman. She would often work side by side with her husband, Harry, in all their endeavors. Mary and Harry did not have any children of their own but they affectionately opened their home to raising their nephew, John Miljour and niece, Marceline Worch Bratsis. Mary
Marlene Gerou Whyte
I am Martha Gerou’s daughter, Mary’s youngest sister. I had the pleasure of visiting Aunt Mary in the late 90’s. It was the first time I had seen her since I was a child. My husband and I spent an afternoon with her and she was such a hoot! She sang and played music on her little organ. She was such a special person. My thoughts are with all of her
nieces and nephews (my cousins). Warm regards.