Susan Mack

Susan Elizabeth Mack, 58, of Port Huron, died Sunday, September 24, 2006 following a six month battle with cancer. She was born June 4, 1948 in Trenton, MI to the late Julius S. and Patricia E. Hustek and was a life long resident of the Blue Water area. Sue married Frederick E. "Rick" Mack on October 22, 1966. Sue was a 1966 graduate of Port Huron Northern High School. She assisted her husband Rick in the operation of their business for 30 years. She was a long time parishioner of St. Mary Church. Sue had a passion for sewing and taught sewing classes at church and elsewhere. She was a member of the Port Huron and National Power Squadron. She loved people and volunteered for anything that she could do to help others. She was also a care giver. Sue had two hobbies- gourmet cooking and gardening. She loved to cook for her family and large groups. She also enjoyed traveling and boating. Sue was multi-talented and shared her skills with everyone. Sue is survived by her husband of 40 years, Rick; her three children, Steven W. (Barbie) Mack, Kimberly K. (Gregory) O'Connor and Jamie Lynn (Dennis) Tickle and her granddaughter, Elaina C. Tickle all of Port Huron; nine brothers and sisters, Carol (Gaynel) Calvird, David (Janet) Hustek, Thomas (Sandi) Hustek, Ronald (Jane) Hustek, Steve (Sandy) Hustek, LuAnn (Paul) Carpo, Julius Michael (Teresa) Hustek, Vickie Conrad and Charlene (Jeff) Wiess and step parents, Beatrice (James) Smith. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary Church. The Rev. C. Paul Higdon will preside. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. Memorials in Sue's memory may be made to Blue Water Hospice.