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Masako From Obituary
Masako was preceded in death by her husband, Glen E. From in 1968. She was born in Hagi, Japan in 1929 and married Glen E. From in 1956, who was stationed at Offutt AFB after a brief stint in Japan. Masako lived in Council Bluffs since 1968, was selflessly devoted to her five children and eleven grandchildren, and will be greatly missed by all.
She is survived by sons, Steven and Stanley From; daughters, Sandra From, Susan From, all of Council Bluffs, Sharen Vermule of Omaha; seven grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; one sister and one brother in Japan.
Visitation with the family, Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or Arthritis Foundation.
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Shawnah From
May 11, 2022
I love and miss u grandma I think about you all the time I wish u was here to see ur great granddaughter graduate
Julie Harter
January 8, 2008
I am so sorry that I was out of town when I heard about Masako. I think of her everytime I make orange koolaid and popcorn! I spent many a day and nights there it was my second home. She was the most sweetest woman and loving Mom. Judee I can hear her say in her deep voice and then she would smile.. she raised 5 children on her own what an amazing woman..Sandy was my best friend, and will always be. Love you guys..Julie Chapman Harter
Cecil Vermule
January 7, 2008
Visit http://masako-legacy.blogspot.com to see the Online Memoriam set up for my wonderful grandmother.
Susan Fuller
January 3, 2008
I just seen today & heard about your mother today, when it was to late to say good bye. I know she will be deeply missed. I remember her playing bingo for many of years with my mother. And God Bless Her....
Frank Cunningham
January 2, 2008
I have been in Northern Nevada for many years and I only met your mother one time while I was home on vacation. I know that this will be a difficult time for all of you. Your mother will be in my prayers in the days ahead as you will be.
Mel & Clare Marsh
January 2, 2008
We wish whatever brings confort and peace to all of you during this difficult time.
Marilyn Smith
January 2, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mary Cunningham
January 2, 2008
By the time Glen married Mariko I was away from the Council Bluffs area so I don't believe that I ever met Mariko personally but I did hear about her from the family. I'm sure she will be missed by family and friends. I'll remember her in prayer.
Kathleen Mandina
January 2, 2008
Our sincere condolences go to Mariko's children. She had a tough job to do and she did it well. May she rest in peace.
Kathleen & Mario Mandina
Jason Vermule
January 1, 2008
My grandma was the greatest! very selfless. She raised five kids and many grand children. I will cherish every memory and hold them close to my heart, she is always with me and around me and I will never forget that. I love you grandma!!!
Amy and George Cunningham
January 1, 2008
Mariko accepted the task of raising five young children by herself after the premature death of her husband, Glen, in Japan. It was a great responsibility that she bore almost single handedly for nearly 40 years. She will be greatly missed by her extended family; we send our sincere condolences to them for their loss.
Isabelle O'Grady
January 1, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers
4 generations
January 1, 2008
sharen (shoren) (daughter) vermule
January 1, 2008
There will never be another like her. Always forgiving you no matter what you did. Always forgiving. She was my best friend as well as my mother. There will be no-one that could come close to that. I love you mom!!!!!!!
Jill Nagel
December 31, 2007
A super person .... will be greatly missed by her loving family. She loved her trips to Vegas with Sharen and was there to support our pool team for many years. I will always remember her great laugh!
Vickie Lemm
December 31, 2007
Sue, Sharon, Sandy, Steven and Stan, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I can't imagine your sadness. I remember her humor, and great cooking! I am praying for you all, that you can find comfort and peace during this time of grief.
Love and prayers,
Cecil Vermule III
December 31, 2007
I will always love you grandma.
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