Emma Lena Griner

Emma Lena Griner, age 96 formerly of Napoleon, IN died February 23, 2009 at Thorton Terrace Health Campus of Hanover, IN .

She was born April 24, 1912 in Osgood, IN to the parents of John Carsten & Laura Lena Margaret Graue Wienberg.

Emma married Wm Russell Griner November 24, 1932 in Osgood, IN . He preceded her in death November 15, 2004.

Survivors: Daughters: Laura Ann Miller of Greensburg, IN Mary Lou Dunbar & husband Ken of Madison, IN

Grandchildren: 4 Great Grandchildren: 7 Step Great Grandchildren: 5 Great Great Grandchild: 1

Preceded in death by 1 sister: Viola Margaret Dorthea Wineberg Cruise.

MEMBERSHIPS: Member of ST. Peter's UN Church of Christ "Finks" near Osgood, IN

Pass member of St. Peter's Ladies Aid

Owned and operated Griner's Clover Farm Grocery in Napoleon, IN from 1932-1959.

In the late 1950's to the middle 1960's Emma worked for Sear's in Columbus, IN

Had lived near Bradenton, FL from the middle 1960's to the middle 1970's where she and her husband had managed and operated Lake Seminole Campground along with managing a Shoe Store.

They later moved back to the Napoleon area in the late 1970's and by the middle 1980's they had built a greenhouse where they enjoyed raising and selling plants.

Emma had also enjoyed making quilts in her lifetime for family, friends and had also sold them to many people.

VISITATION: Friday/ February 27, 2009/ 5:00pm-8:00pm/ Neal's Funeral Home.

FUNERAL: Saturday/ February 28, 2009/ 11:00 am/ Neal's Funeral Home

MEMORIALS: St. Peter's Cemetery or Church Building Fund.

BURIAL: St. Peter's Cemetery, Osgood, IN

ARRANGEMENTS BY: Neal's Funeral Home

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