Emma Lou Brandal Obituary
We bid farewell to Emma Lou Brandal of Ithaca, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 30, 2025 at the age of 88. Emma touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emma Lou Brandal to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Lawrence and Mabel Bell Galloway (Agner); her husband Bob; her son Rodney; her son-in-law Kim Cotter; her foster daughter Toni Snow; her siblings, Albert Galloway Jr., Allen Galloway (June), June Demski (Bernie), Marjorie Chaffin and Mary Mates; her brothers-in-law, Frank Kozeny, Marshall House and LaVerne Reeves; her nephews, Steven Gulick, Kevin Gulick and Mike Mates; and her niece Jane Mayott.
She is survived by: her daughter Patti Cotter; her grandchildren, Kevin Cotter (Brandy) and Kari Cotter (Noah Davis); her great grandchildren, Emily Cotter, Jack Cotter, Logan, Blake Funnell, Elizabeth Stoneman (Elijah) and Emily Snow; her siblings, Marilyn House, Millie Reeves and Carl Galloway (Joyce); and her in-laws, Barb Kench (Mike), Maxine Galloway, Arden Chaffin and Ron Brandal. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Ithaca Church of God or the Gratiot County Commission on Aging.
