Leo V. Emling

Leo Vincent Emling, age 77, formerly of DuQuoin, IL, died in the Union County Hospital in Anna, IL on Thursday, October 9, 2003 after several years of failing health.

Leo was born on October 13, 1925 in DuQuoin, IL the son of Arthur John Emling and Grace (Bird) Emling. 

Survivors include a brother, Russell Arthur Emling of Pinckneyville, IL, a nephew, Clay Emling and wife, Martha, of Pinckneyville, IL, three nieces, Janet Schmidt and husband Dieter of Show Low, AZ, Shirley Guarneri and husband Peter of Marion, IL, and Donna Reese and husband Philip of Marion, IL.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Velma Emling Devor and brother-in-law Earl F. Devor, and one sister-in-law Lena Mae Gillis Emling.

Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at the Sunset Memorial Park in DuQuoin, IL with Rev. Mark Lee officiating.

Arrangement were with the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Pinckneyville, IL.


