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1933
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2019
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Emma Mantel Obituary
Emma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hod; their premature twins, Murrell and Mary Alice; and her brother, Samuel Rutter.
She is survived by her children, Cindy (Todd) Armbruster of Midland, Jim (Ellie) Mantel of Hammonton, N.J.; grandchildren, Evan (Erin) Mantel, Maureen (Ben) Bowen, Meredith Mantel; five great-granchildren; brother, John Rutter of Bowling Green, Ohio; and her brother and sister-in-law, Ned and Meg Rutter of Simpsonville, S.C.
Known as Emma Mae while she was growing up in Bowling Green, Ohio, Emma relocated with Hod, Cindy and Jim to Saginaw in 1969. Emma had a varied work life; she spent part of her retirement volunteering at the MidMichigan Regional Center where she worked as a popcorn seller. She attended First Baptist Church of Midland where she met many of her dear friends. Her favorite hymn was "In the Garden" and she never failed to request it. She loved her family which consisted of anyone who met her and loved to laugh. Emma Mae during her tenure at Stratford Pines. If there was a field trip or a musical program, she was always on board. She was a regular at Friday bingo games and liked to visit the Country Store for her prizes.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors of Midland and Dunn Funeral Home of Bowling Green, Ohio. Her funeral service will be held Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Dunn Funeral Home, located in the Historical District of Bowling Green at 408 W. Wooster St. Pastor Andrea Curry will officiate. Interment will follow at Wood County Memory Gardens in Bowling Green. Visitation will be held Thursday morning at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Michael J. Fox Organization for Parkinson Research.
To share an online condolence with the family, please visit www.dunnfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Deanna Kill
August 22, 2019
Dear Emma's family,
Emma always had love and good memories when she talked of all of her family. She was very excited when sharing about the new great grand babies. She enjoyed the love she received from her brother, daughter and son. May God Bless you all and keep your memories in your heart. She will be missed in the salon at Stratford Pines, I truly enjoyed seeing and visiting with her on Fridays.
Suzanne Holzhausen
August 20, 2019
Cindy and family - Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about your mom - nothing anyone can say will ease your pain, but know we are thinking about you and you will be in our prayers. Suzanne
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Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors - Midland Chapel1200 W. Wheeler St, Midland, MI 48640
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