Obituaries : Emma G. Redlinger

Emma G. Redlinger

VINTON: Emma G. Redlinger, 14, died February 28, 2015 at University of Iowa Children's Hospital in Iowa City.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 PM, Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Vinton Presbyterian Church with Rev. Connie Wacht officiating.

Emma was born August 4, 2000 at Cedar Rapids to Steve and Aimee Graves Redlinger. She was a freshman at Vinton Shellsburg High School. She also loved tumbling, cheerleading competitions, music and spending time with her friends.

Emma is survived by her mother Aimee Redlinger and partner, Luke Erickson of Vinton, her father, Steve Redlinger of Vinton; her siblings, Taylor, Haelea and Luke Daniel; her beloved cousin, Kaylee Graves; her grandparents, Jean Redlinger of Vinton and Brenda Kindred of Cedar Rapids; her aunts and uncles, Bonnie Stevens of Blaine, Minnesota, Anna (Steve) Wilson, Laura Redlinger, David (Kristin) Redlinger, Aaron (Margo) Redlinger, Mark (Jen) Redlinger all of Vinton, Monte (Holly) Graves and Jason (Lindsey) Bodkins all of Cedar Rapids.

Emma was preceded in death by her infant sister, Sara Jean Redlinger in 2003; her grandfathers, Gary Redlinger and Kenneth Bodkins; her uncle Joel Redlinger and her great grandparents, Karl Kindred and Colleen Glisan.

Emma gave the gift of life through the Iowa Donor Network.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

Phillips Funeral Home is assisting the family and online condolences may be sent to: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.