Emma Jean Finch

Emma Jean Finch obituary, Litchfield, MI

Emma Jean Finch

Emma Finch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel - Litchfield on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Emma Jean Finch, 81, of Litchfield, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital. She was born on June 5, 1944 in Hillsdale to Walter Stockman and Eugenia (Keeling). Emma married Alvin Dean Finch on December 29, 1962 and he survives.
Saying Emma enjoyed bowling would be an understatement. She even bowled right up to her last days, even achieving her highest average ever, the Sunday before she was admitted into the hospital. She also enjoyed gardening, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Alvin, Emma is survived by one daughter, Tina (James) Skelly of Litchfield; two sons, Roy (Felicia) Finch of Hillsdale, William (Cari) Finch of Tennessee; five grandchildren, James Skelly II, Jeremy (Lauren) Skelly, William (Miranda) Finch II, Grady Finch, Alayna Finch and seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Everleigh, Winter, Sophia, Raven and Sandra.
Emma was preceded in death by her parent; one sister, Jackie Stockman and three brothers, Sylvin Stockman, Richard Stockman and Mark J. Stockman.
There will be no services or calling hours at this time for Emma Jean Finch. Interment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Litchfield.
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