Emaline Agnes Westrick, age 87, of New Bavaria, died Monday evening, August 12, 2013 at Vancrest Heathcare Center of Holgate.
Her legacy…She was born November 24, 1925 to Linus and Louise (Diemer) Carroll in North Creek, Ohio. She graduated from Continental High School in 1943 and married Lawrence Westrick Sr. on September 2, 1946 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, North Creek, Ohio. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2010. Emaline was a homemaker and mom to her 13 children, and later a nurse’s aide at Holgate Quality Care and Northcrest Nursing Home. She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a member of the Rosary Altar Society.
Her family…She is survived by her loving children Mary Ann Wilson, Holgate, Michael Westrick, Defiance, Daniel (Sue) Westrick, Defiance, Edwin (Pat) Westrick, Holgate, Carl (Cheryl) Westrick, New Bavaria, Mark (Deb) Westrick, New Bavaria, Teresa (Roy) Medina, Holgate, Julie Mays, Berea, KY; Joseph Westrick, Atlanta, GA, Anthony (Lisa) Westrick, Irving, TX, Richard (Cheryl) Westrick, New Bavaria, and daughter-in-law, Barbara Westrick, Defiance; 49 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandson; and several step great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Lucille Kuhlman, Findlay. Emaline was also preceded in death by her daughter Kathleen, son Larry Jr., grandson Larry III Westrick, son-in-law Charles David Mays, sisters Marie Mansfield and Pauline Crum, and brothers Gordan, Gene, and Leo Carroll.
Her Farewell Service… Friends will be received in the Zachrich Funeral Home, 114 William Street, Holgate, Ohio, on Friday, August 16, 2013 from 2-9 pm with the Rosary being recited at 7:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria, Ohio, with Father Nick Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions can be made in Emaline’s memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Vancrest Heathcare Center, or a charity of the donor’s choice.