Emma L PICKING

27 AUG 1922 - 14 APR 2008

• BIRTH: 27 AUG 1922, Watervliet, MI
• DEATH: 14 APR 2008, Hospice House, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 1 JAN 1941, Mishawaka, St Joseph, IN

1. +Judith BUELL

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[N23197] Emma L. Buell
nee Picking
August 27, 1922 ~ April 14, 2008
Emma L. Buell, 85, of South Bend, IN passed away 5:17 PM Monday, April 14, 2008 at Hospice House, South Bend. She worked for the former National Bank, which she enjoyed. Mrs. Buell was born on August 27, 1922 in Watervliet, MI to Ralph and Nora (Stewart) Picking, and lived in the area most of her life. On January 1, 1941 in Mishawaka, IN she married Eldon D. Buell, who preceded in death on August 21, 2006.
Mrs. Buell is survived by two daughters, Judith A. (Donald) Ruszkowski of South Bend and Andrea L. (Joseph M.) Zappia of Mishawaka; one son, Larry E. (Linda) Buell of Osceola; seven grandchildren, Scott (Cathi) Ruszkowski, Rick (Chrissy) Ruszkowski, Dan Ruszkowski, Dan (Cheryl Spychalski) Ruszkowski, Michala Zappia, Damon (Nicole) Buell and Kari (Jason) Nelson; ten great grandchildren; and one brother, Coral "Dudley" (Harriet) Picking of Mishawaka. One sister, Norma Leslie and brother, Carl Picking preceded her in death. Mr. and Mrs. Buell renewed their marriage vows in October 1961. Mrs. Buell was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, South Bend since 1965; American Legion Auxiliary; and TOPS at Battell Center. After retirement she and Eldon spent many winters in Florida. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, April 18, 2008 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 805 S. 29th Street, South Bend, IN. Rev. Steven D. Latzke, pastor of the church will officiate. Burial and graveside services will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, IN. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00PM Thursday in Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend and at the church one hour prior to services on Friday.
Contributions in memory of Emma L. Buell may be offered to Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637 or to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.