Robert B. Emling's Obituary
Robert B. Emling, age 76, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 11:05 p.m. in his home. Robert was born on April 30, 1934 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to Harry and Osa (Foster) Emling. On December 4, 1953, he married Joan Shoemaker at Sunfield, IL and she survives. He was a devout Christian and was a member of the Creek Nation Church, Mulkeytown, IL. He had worked as cutter at Country Set, DuQuoin, IL and was a member of the U.N.I.T.E. union. Robert was dearly loved by his family, friends and all who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Joan Emling of DuQuoin, IL; a son, Stephen (Linda) Emling of Anna, IL; a daughter, Kathy Emling of DuQuoin, IL; two sisters, Mary Wright of DuQuoin, IL and Joyce Kujawa of DuQuoin, IL; two grandchildren, Shane Emling of Murphysboro, IL and Lauren Emling of Daytona Beach, FL; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Emling; a brother-in-law, Ben Wright; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Michael Emling and Gary Emling; three brothers, Harry Emling, Elmer Emling and Paul Emling; and a sister, Annie Emling. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Marvin Boswell and Reverend Jeff Gipson officiating. Interment will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Cudgetown Cemetery or Morthland College.
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