Houghton Mary L. (Milburn) Emmerling, of Houghton, passed away unexpectedly on April 22,2020 She was born October 20, 1942 to Art and Lois Milburn of Stillman Valley, Illinois. Mary served in the United States Air Force. She was an avid reader, crafter, and loved to dance and hang-out with her family and friends. Mary is survived by sisters: Evelyn, Linda, Nancy, Diana, and Judy; brothers: Ben, and Robert; five children: Chris (Mary) Emmerling, Sandra (Emmerling) Bentley, Richard (Fran) Emmerling, Catherine (Darrell) Keller, Carol Emmerling, and son-in-law Stacy Bentley. She has numerous grand and great grandchildren. Preceding Mary in death were: her parents, Art and Lois Milburn; a brother, John. Another brother, David, followed her June 26, 2020. There will be a Celebration of Marysd Life on August 9, 2020, at 1 p.m. at the Hancock beach. Please come help us celebrate and bring your memories and stories to share. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock have assisted the family with the arrangements.