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Published May 12, 2008 06:01 pm - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 GENEVA — Emma Edna Butte, age 75, of Eastwood St., lost her battle with cancer Sunday, May 11, 2008, at her home. Emma E. Butte Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Star Beacon GENEVA — Emma Edna Butte, age 75, of Eastwood St., lost her battle with cancer Sunday, May 11, 2008, at her home. Fighting since Sept. 11, she fought with faith that she would win over seven cancers that one by one attacked her.
She was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Mentor, Ohio, the daughter of Leon D. and Marion L. (Rood) Barnum and had been an area resident most of her life. Her survivors include her husband of 60 years, Lynn Butte, whom she married Oct. 14, 1947; eight children, Nancy (Roy) Mampel of South Carolina, JoAnn Jones of Indiana, Lynn (Cathy) Butte Jr. of Michigan, Judy (Ted) Fronk of Parma, Bonnie Aponte of California, Garry (Jeanine) Butte of Arkansas, and Sharon (Roy) Tereba and Betty Hernandez, both of Geneva; 83 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and 3 on the way; one sister, Lillian Kirkenburg of Ashtabula; many nieces and nephews; and a dear friend and caregiver, Paula Cauffield. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Butte; one sister, Evelyn Alexander; two brothers, Richard “Milo” Barnum and Leon M. Barnum; and her parents. Prior to her retirement, she worked 22 years as a nurse’s aid for various area nursing homes. A giving person her whole life, she served as a 4-H Leader, volunteered with area churches and to the Hartsgrove Fire Department, the Ladies Auxiliary, and played bass washtub in the “Top Hillbilly Band.” She also enjoyed playing Santa Claus during the holidays and traveling, having moved south on several occasions to live, but always returning home to Ashtabula County. A service will be held 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the family. www.ducro.com 
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