Emily's Memory Wall
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Emmy was the first babysitter we ever used and for our first baby too. She came over one evening when our daughter was just a few months old so that I could meet her, talk to her for a little bit, and she could meet Selin. I remember snapping a picture of her that night since she was very happily holding and rocking baby Selin. She babysat for us a handful of times and my husband and I were able to have some date nights out. She was so sweet, caring, and very professional. She usually sent me a cute picture of Selin while we were out too which I loved. Even after we moved out of Michigan to the south, she connected with us by buying Girl Scout cookies from Selin online to support her. Selin was excited to keep track of all the cookies she was selling and I made sure to tell her that her first babysitter ever bought some boxes from her! Gone too soon. Sweet Emmy will be missed so very much. Sending lots of love to her family during their time of grief.
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Bethany Ergican
May 9th, 2024 at 9:06pm
May your memories of Emmy make you smile and remember the good times. I knew Emmy through the elementary school while working in the cafeteria. She was quiet, but always sweet and I knew I didn't have to keep a close eye on her as she was not one to break the rules. She will be missed. My prayers are with your entire family.
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Michelle Agay
May 8th, 2024 at 1:11pm
My heart goes out to Kelly and Pete, and to Emmy's sister Sarah, brother Ben, and their young families. I got to know Emmy as an elementary student, and then later as a young adult when she worked with the after-school care program at Our Lady of the Lake. Anyone working at an elementary school witnesses so many changes in children over the years they are with us. Thinking back, among my favorite elementary school memories of Emmy was discovering that the quiet, observant girl, who was always fairly reserved, possessed a terrific wit and the ability to land a fabulously wry turn of phrase that surprised me in a wonderful way. It was an entertaining revelation that made me smile and laugh - that is the best place for Emmy to live in my memory.
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Jan Mathews
May 7th, 2024 at 10:27pm
Emmy seem like a cool and quiet girl who loved her dog Rio. We didn't get to spend a lot of times together considering I became a step cousin to her later in life and we only saw each other during family functions. But I enjoyed her company and her quiet giggles when the cousins would get together. Even though Christmas won't be the same without her, I know she is in a better place.
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Marianne Funk
May 7th, 2024 at 8:06pm
Emmy was my 2nd Cousin. I never had the opportunity to spend time with her in person, but came to know and love her through her social media. She was a beautiful girl with a beautiful soul, so full of passion and energy. My thoughts and prayers are being raised for my family as they mourn the loss of Emmy. May God wrap His warm and comforting arms around each one as they learn to live without her and to cherish the memories they have of her time spent with them. I love you all!
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Judith Martorelli
May 7th, 2024 at 11:56am
