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Emma Clary
EMMA CLARY
Cedar Rapids
Emma Betty Lou Hermanson Settles Clary, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Heritage Nursing & Rehab. A celebration of life will be held near her birthday in May.
Survivors include her children, Kelly M. Settles of Cedar Rapids and John Rafter of Michigan; stepdaughter, Marian Settles of Chicago; grandchildren, Jonathon McNulty of Cedar Rapids, Mary A. Settles of Marion and Jersey and Jayden of Michigan; great-grandchildren, Jaliyah and Noah, who is on the way; her boyfriend, JJ; and her uncle, Mike Paul.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; sister, Lillian; and many other family members.
Emma was born on May 10, 1935, in Muskegon, Mich.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
A special thank you to Dr. Cowden and Unity Point Hospice for their compassionate care during Emma's illness. The family appreciates all that you did for her. Also, thank you to her former neighbors, Georgia and her boyfriend, and Rose for all of their help.
Memorials can be directed to the family.
Please share your support and memories with Emma's family on her celebration wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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