Emma Marie Dornburg, daughter of John D. (1879-1955) and Emma (Cunningham) (1885-1923) Dornburg, was born 18 April 1921 Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan. She graduated in 1939 from Okemos High School. Emma married thrice: Charles Everette Ayers, Mr. Corey and Gerald Melvin "Jerry" Heaton. She died 27 June 2000 San Diego County, California.