James W. Emelander *
James “Jim” William Emelander age 77 of Ionia, MI passed away January 20, 2021. He was born on July 31, 1943 in Ionia, the son of Tony and Bertha (Wetherbee) Emelander and raised by Earl and Marion Prescott. Jim married Katherine (Holland) Emelander on November 23, 1962.
Jim enjoyed spending time at the cabin, hunting, fishing and playing the harmonica at church. He loved his family and grandkids. He also loved his church and volunteering.
Surviving Jim are his loving wife of 58 years, Katherine Emelander of Ionia. Daughters, Brenda (Gaylord) Brooks of Ionia and Christine (Alan) Kenyon of Lowell. Grandchildren, Cherlyn (Jason) Schuler, Dana Shockey (Josh Sewell), Elisabeth (Josh) Elliot, Scott Kenyon, Erin Kenyon and Abigail Kenyon. Great grandchildren, Julian Sewell, Cole Kenyon, Mason Kenyon, Aydan Boler, Leland Boler and Emory Boler. Sister Janet Colwell of Ionia and sister-in-law Cheryl Emelander of Ionia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, aunt and uncle Earl and Marion Prescott, brothers Lawrence Emelander, Jerry Emelander, Ronald Emelander and Roger Emelander.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 25th, 11:00 am at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor David Pahlman officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Interment Balcom cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. Services will be live streamed on the Lake Funeral Home Facebook page. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com
Published in Ionia Sentinel from Jan. 23 to Jan. 30, 2021.