Michele Petrack Martini, 59, of Butler died May 5 at Home Hospital in Lafayette, Ind., after a long struggle with cancer.

She was born April 16, 1950, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Mary Petrack.

She was self employed.

She enjoyed reading, crafts and her life revolved around her children.

Surviving are three children, Mia Martini of Lafayette and two sons, Nick and Alex Martini, both of Butler.

<B>MARTINI</B> — There will be private family services for Michele Petrack Martini, who died Tuesday, May 5, 2009.<B>Hippensteel Funeral Home</B>, Lafayette, Ind., is entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.