Birth date: Feb 20, 1920 Death date: Oct 13, 2015
Emma was born in Budabobritz, a small village in the Northern area near Kiev, then known as the Ukrainian National Republic. Her family’s livelihood was farming and she learned hard work at a very young age which became a way of Read Obituary
Emma was a woman of stout heart, strong mind and body and amazing fortitude. Tales she told of hardship, fleeing and starvation were inspirational. A hard worker, independent person and caring mother. She will be missed and remembered. Thanks Emma for your kindness and great cooking. With affection, Larry Bancroft
Please accept my condolences for the passing of your mother. Seeing the notice this morning brought a back a lot of memories of us at Peace Lutheran Church. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Purnell Shipley-Murphy
Grandma, words cannot describe the sadness I feel.. you are gone. No one will ever compare to you. You are my hero. I will forever be missing you till we meet again. Ich Liebe Dich! Your Granddaughter, Tina
