Add a Memory
Make a Donation
Obituary
Guest Book
Catherine Marie Emrick passed away on September 3, 2025, in Lawton, Michigan, at the age of 83. She was born on November 3, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Catherine is survived by her devoted husband, Charles Emrick; daughters Teresa Emrick and Susan Emrick; grandsons Jack Morris and Alec Morris; son-in-law Eric Morris; sister Marianna Cook; brother Bill Cook; and several other loving family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mae Cook, as well as her brothers Timm Cook, James Cook, and George Cook.
A loving wife and mother, Catherine found joy in sewing, gardening, and traveling. She especially cherished time spent at the beach and was an active member of the Model A Club. Throughout her life, she lived in Michigan and several southeastern states, embracing each new place with warmth and curiosity.
A service to memorialize Catherine will be planned at a later date.
May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Catherine's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.
The Emrick family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society, 129 South Grand Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087. 269-679-5622.
129 S Grand St P.O. Box 417, Schoolcraft, MI 49087
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreYou may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read moreThese free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read moreSome basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more