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Emily M. DeFries, age 80, of Marcellus, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016.
She was born June 26, 1936 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Hubert (Fritz) C. and Alice (Starkey)Parsley.
She previously worked at Rudy’s Heat Transfer in Dowagiac. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Marcellus V.F.W. Post 4054. She enjoyed crafts, gardening and reading and truly loved being outside.
She is survived by two daughters, Lori Scott and Jodi (Bob) Huntington of Scotts, MI; one son, Michael (Janie) Klir of Marcellus; one sister, Vanessa Parsley of Michigan; seven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin Ringle, sister Luanne and two grandchildren Ashley and Colin Ringle.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to the Marcellus V.F.W. Post 4054.
Online condolences may be left at Mater-Ralston Funeral Home
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I want to express my sincere sympathy to Emily’s family and friends. She and my Mama (Gen Bowyer) were roomies in the nursing home. I don’t think either one of them could have had a better roomie. They had such fun together. Thelma and Louise, Helen and Mary. They truly cared for one another. I can just imagine how fun she must have been in her younger years as she sure was a hoot while I knew her. I know she took a piece of your hearts to Heaven with her but remember, she left a piece of hers with you. RIP Emily :::hugs:::