Emma M. Kallage (nee Hogeman), passed away peacefully April 10, 2025. She was born March 31, 1931 in Garrel Germany to her parents Antone B. Hogeman and Agnes (nee Bockman) Hogeman. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry (Heinz) Kallage, married for 47 years, and by her companion Horst G. Baier of 8 yrs., as well as all her siblings.
She will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews who came to the United States to visit from time to time, and the many lifelong friends and acquaintances here and in Europe, as well as the Suing family, her Godson Steven Suing. She will be especially missed by Horst’s daughter Marlies who helped her with many things, as well as husband Mike and son Michael.
Emma loved to garden, spend time outdoors, and was an avid crafter while sewing and knitting many things. She had a passion for collecting many things but some of her favorites were costume jewelry and dolls.
Family and friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland on Tuesday 9 – 10:30 am. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the Church of Saint Anselm, 12969 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland. Interment at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland.
In lieu of flowers Emma had requested donations to the Cancer Society or Western Reserve Hospice.
