Caroline J. Emmons, age 83, died Wednesday, April 19.
She was born May 17, 1933, in Martin Township, the daughter of Harold and Carra (Kriegh) Gruber.
Caroline is survived by her children Ward (Arla) Emmons Jr., Karen (Earl) Gates, Kevin (Brenda) Emmons, Monica (Barry) Kleeves, Valerie Emmons and Brian (Anne) Emmons; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great granddaughter; her siblings Russell (Rahyma) Gruber, Richard Gruber, Edgar (Hope) Gruber, Paul (Leilanii) Gruber, Grace (Barry) Cushman and Glenda Emmons, along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ward, infant son Kelvin and her parents.
Funeral services for Caroline will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home – 4330 18th St., Dorr, with Rev. Richard Christy officiating. Interment will take place in East Martin Cemetery at a later date.
Caroline’s family will meet with friends and relatives from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Project Hope – 1808 143rd Avenue, Dorr, Michigan 49323.
The family welcomes messages and memories in their online guestbook at www.kubiakcook.com
