Erma Irene Hoard, 88, of Bronson, passed away Sunday April 16, 2023 in Ceresco, MI.
A graveside service and the interment of ashes will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Batavia Cemetery with Pastor Terry Siler officiating.
Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Erma was born September 15, 1934 in St. Joseph County to Melvin & Flora (Lance) Dehoff.
Mrs. Hoard worked at the former Shaw Shoe Factory for many years. She spent many years with her longtime companion Charles “Bud” Russell and together they worked on the family farm.
In her retirement she enjoyed flowers, gardening, reading, and bird watching. Nothing gave her more joy than to be with her grandchildren.
She loved to read and make cookies and just watch them play. She was famous for her potato salad at the neighborhood potlucks.
Erma is survived by her children Brian (Suzie) Hoard of Coldwater, Terry Hoard of Coldwater, Veronica Moore of Burr Oak, Beverly Fraiser of Coldwater ; her siblings Marjorie (Max) Kinnon of Coldwater, and Flossie (Dale) Soper of Colon; many grand, great and great, great grandchildren.
Erma was preceded in death by her companion Bud; her son Scott Hoard; daughter-in-law Renae Hoard one brother and five sister’s Mildred, Beula, Mary, Helen, Dorothy, and Alvin.
Memorials may be directed to the Bronson Food Pantry.
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