- Date Of Birth: August 19, 1914
- Date Of Death: June 19, 2005
- State: Michigan
Age 90, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005 at Metron of Belding. She was born on August 19, 1914 in Portland, MI the daughter of Frances and Julia (Potter) Wetherbee. Mrs. Emelander attended Ionia Public Schools. Bertha married Tony Emelander on December 21, 1935 in Grand Rapids, and he preceded her in death on July 12, 1971. She was also preceded in death by 4 sons, Lawrence, Jerry, Roger and Ronald Emelander; son-in-law, George Colwell; daughter-in-law, Wanetta Emelander; parents; 4 brothers; 7 sisters. Surviving are her daughter, Janet Colwell of Ionia; son, James (Katy) Emelander of Ionia; daughter-in-laws, Joyce, Jane and Cheryl Emelander; sister-in-law, Anna Wetherbee of Grand Ledge; 24 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 15 great great grandchildren.
