Emma Jane Zirckel, age 74, formerly of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Riverside Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born August 4, 1939 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Harry and Frances (Dow) Thompson.
Emma is survived by her three children, William (Linda) Carter of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Deborah Crothers of North Lewisburg, Ohio, and Robert Stiffler of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a brother, Harry Thompson of Ironton, Ohio.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents was her husband, Charles Zirckel; sisters, Patty Lemon, Jean Duffy, Dorothy Robinson, Helen Malone, and Della Scurlock; and a brother, Johnny Thompson.
She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be loved and missed.
A graveside service will be held at Fairmount Cemetery on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. under the direction of Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Jackson, Ohio. Friends may call on Friday, March 21, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillumfuneralhomes.com