Emma Belle Siefert

Emma Belle Siefert, 90, passed away on May 24, 2013. She was born on February 14, 1923 in Mason, Michigan to Alton and Ione (Sanders) Jewett. She graduated from Mason High School and later graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan.

Emma Belle married Donald Siefert on June 16, 1951. She taught elementary school in Rockford, Michigan and later worked as a caseworker for the State of Illinois. Emma was a member of Riverside Assembly of God Church in Rockford; she loved her family, gardening, her puppies, and spending time with her senior friends at church.

She is survived by her husband, Donald and her children, Paul Siefert, Mark (Judy) Siefert, Joel Siefert, and Beth (Terry) Miller. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Emma Belle is preceded in death by her parents, sister; Marion Hansen and brothers Herschel and Joe Jewett.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Riverside Assembly of God, 4242 West Riverside Blvd, Rockford. Pastor Truman Turner will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 1pm to time of service.

Online condolences can be submitted at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com