Emma Patricia Upton

Emma Patricia Upton, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. She was born to Carl and Edna (McClintoc) May on October 27, 1927 in Flint, MI. Emma had lived in West Branch since 1993, formerly of Pontiac. She was a member of the Women of the Moose #99 in Port Huron, VFW Auxiliary in Pontiac, attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch, and volunteered at West Branch Regional Medical Center for over 20 years. She enjoyed all sports, especially baseball. Emma enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Emma is survived by her children, Henry (Colleen) Laidlaw of Mt. Clemens, Carl Laidlaw of Auburn Hills, Danny (Sue) Upton of West Branch, and Jaunann Weiler of West Branch; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jackson W. Upton Jr. and children, Jackson Upton and Linda Bennett.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m.

Memorial Contributions can be made to McLaren Hospice.

Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com