David Machus,

"David Machus" IRON MOUNTAIN - David J. Machus Sr., 76, of Aurora, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford. He was born Dec. 22, 1928, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Alexander and Louise (Kelnhofer) Machus. David was a resident of Kingsford for most of his life, until moving to Aurora. He served with the 1st Calvary Division during the Korean War and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He married Aileen Johns on Oct. 20, 1951, at American Martyrs Church. Dave owned and operated Central Market in Kingsford for many years before retiring in 1989. He was a member of American Martyrs Church and sang in the church choir. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Order of the Purple Heart, the Knights of Columbus, the Golden K and the Golden Throats. Dave enjoyed making and flying model airplanes. He was a very faithful grandpa, attending all of his grandchildren's events and he loved all children. David had a wonderful sense of humor even to the very end. He is survived by his wife, Aileen; six children, David (Gail) Machus of Breitung Township, James (Lori) Machus of Kingsford; Linda (Terry) Alquist of Breitung Township, John (Billie Jo) Machus of Kingsford, Teresa (Dean) Wickman of Quinnesec and Kristine (Douglas) Johnson of Kingsford; one brother, Douglas (Iris) Machus of Iron Mountain; nine grandchildren, Mark Machus, Bradley Machus (Nicole Paquin), Kimberly Machus, Russell Dumais, Jordan and Jade Wickman, Paul, Matthew and Megan Johnson; and one great-grandson, Luke Machus. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Richard, and Paul Machus. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Parish prayers will be recited at 7:45 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 10 a.m. Saturday at American Martyrs Church. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Dickinson County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Terry Alquist, Doug Johnson, Dean Wickman, Jim Formolo, Doug Oliver, and Alan Galeazzi. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Luba, Russell Dumais, Donald Glaser, Bradley Machus, and Mark Machus. Condolences may be expressed to the family of David Machus at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

David Machus,

August 3, 2005