Emma Aletha Kauzlarich passed away on September 9 at the age of 101.

She was born in Canton, S.D., in 1906. She is survived by one son (Robert Sarver), a daughter-in-law (Sandy Sarver) and 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

"Don't grieve for me now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard His Call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day; to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I've found that peace at close of day. If my parting has left a void; then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with time of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life has been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don't lengthen it with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now. He set me free."

I love you all.

Mom, Grandma and Friend