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Emma Mae Campbell
Emma Mae Campbell
North English
Emma Mae Campbell was born December 25, 1934, in rural Garrison, Iowa, the daughter of John and Elsie (Hinkle) Sturtz. Emma passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the English Valley Care Center at the age of 89 years.
She is survived by her three sons, Duaine (Lori) Campbell of North English, Dayle (Kelli) Campbell of Lone Tree and Darrell (Emily) Campbell of Homestead; six grandchildren, Dustin (Amanda) Campbell, Lindsay (Stu) Plecker, Jacob Ginneberge-Campbell , Alex Campbell, Carly Campbell and Cady Campbell; two great grandchildren, Emma Lynn and Mason Plecker; a sister, LaVonne Karsten of Marengo and a brother Delbert (Diane) Sturtz of Cedar Rapids along with a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2013, a grandson Nathan Campbell and a brother Larry Sturtz.
A celebration of life service will be 10:30 am on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. Burial will be 2:30 pm on Friday at the Garrison Cemetery in Garrison. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. A memorial fund has been established for the English Valley Care Center, St. Paul Lutheran Church or Essence of Life Hospice. Messages and tributes may be directed to www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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