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Steven Emery Obituary
He was born to Tony and Edith (Rains) Emery on Sept. 11, 1963.
Steve was a lifelong citizen of Carterville and a graduate of Carterville High School. He received his bachelor's in nursing from McKendree College and his certification for physician assistant from University of North Dakota. He had been a physician assistant at Logan Primary Care in Herrin since 1997.
On June 2, 1990, he married Wendy Smith. She survives along with his parents; sister, Tracy (Rick) Burgrabe of Carterville; niece, Kim (Ray) Wild of Herrin; nephew, Brandon Burgrabe of Carbondale; and niece, Randi Burgrabe of Carterville. Other survivors include mother-in-law, Paula Smith of Herrin; brothers-in-law, Mark (Mary Ellen) Smith and Brad (Ronda) Smith of Energy; and sister-in-law, Julie (Mark) Leposky of Carlsbad, Calif. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Steve was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Ruby and Earl Emery; and maternal grandparents, Sam and Marcelle Hock.
Steve was a member of The Vine Church in Carbondale. He was an avid Bible student, led a small group from his church and mentored many others. His main goal in life was to bring everyone he could into the Kingdom of God.
Private services will be at a later date.
Donations in Steve's memory may be made to Gospel for Asia, 1800 Golden Trail Court, Carrollton, Texas 75010, or the charity of your choice.
Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in Carterville is in charge of arrangements.
To view this obituary and sign the guest register, visit www.rigginpillatschburkefh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Emery
Vickie Crain
November 5, 2012
Tracey, Tony & Edie,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. I didn't know him well but I had the pleasure of knowing his family and if he was anything like your family he was a special person. I pray for you and the rest of his family. Keep the happy memories to comfort you in the days ahead.
May God's comfort and blessings shine on you.
Rusty Waldron
October 27, 2012
Years ago, Steve would work midnights at the ER, then volunteer on the ambulance on his nights/days off. He has had a great impact for good on all those around him. He is a shining example to all around him, in his life and his walk with the Lord...
Kim Cole
October 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Tony and Edie and the entire Emery family for the loss of Steve. I live in a beloved house that Tony built and I remember Steve and his great personality from those days. May you find peace in the coming days in memories of a wonderful guy. Bless you all.
Robin Gallo
October 25, 2012
Steve will be greatly missed at Logan Primary Care. He was a beacon of light for those sick and looking for care. Know that he made and great and lasting impression on those he treated and those he knew. We will miss him.
Wendi Ritter
October 24, 2012
Steve was my doc who I saw on a regular basis. He was kind and sweet. He always took the time to listen to my health problems and questions. He will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to Wendy and family. May god be with you all.
Kelly Stewart
October 24, 2012
I only met Steve once at Logan Primary, but I knew his mother Edie from work. What struck me about him was that he was as nice and kind as his mother. My prayers are with her now.
October 23, 2012
Dear Wendy and Family, Steve will be truly missed by many people including me. He helped me as a professional with my medical issues when we moved to Illinois and also guided me to prayer when I really needed it. What a caring person and ask for nothing in return. He's with his Savior and He will take care of him forever! God bless you Steve and watch over his family in their time of sorrow. Sincerely, Debbie Hedrick & Jay
Wendi Neal
October 23, 2012
Steve will be greatly missed. My prayers and sympathy to his family. He always had a smile on his and spoke with kindness to everyone.
Ethan Hampton
October 23, 2012
Steve was a great man. I did not know him long, but he allowed me to shadow him for several weeks in my pursuit to become a primary care provider. I learned much from Steve and will use the skills he taught me in my future. He always had caring attitude and provided Christ-like care towards his patients.
October 23, 2012
My sincerest sympathy to Steve's family, colleagues and friends. He was a great nurse and P.A. Heaven gained an angel but earth lost a great man!
Hugs, Christian Love and Prayers, Karen Betts
Beverly Griffith
October 23, 2012
LOVED. that man, & EVERYONE in his family.
Godly People. His & Heaven's gain, our loss. Peace & Grace to ALL those who knew AND Loved him.
Terry & Marcia Mason
October 23, 2012
One of my favorite persons ever is now in the presence of the King. Bless God. Dear family, we are praying for comfort and peace for your loss. We love you all.
bruce lantagne
October 23, 2012
god bless you and your family
October 23, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jannetta Edwards
October 23, 2012
Sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a great friend, my PA and classmate. I have wonderful memories of Steve as well as the Emery family.
October 23, 2012
Tony, Edith, Tracy, and the rest of Stevie's Family:
Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Stevie always held a special place in my heart and always will. I will pray for your families as I cannot imagine the depth of your grief. Losing someone you love is never easy, even when you know they are no longer in pain. My heart goes out to you all.
Susie, Michael, Noah & Jordan Smith
October 22, 2012
My sis Tracy & family we are praying for peace & comfort to surround & fill you all. Steve is dancing on streets of gold now!
Delaina Coomer
October 22, 2012
I pray for comfort for the family. Steve was a wonderful man. I had the honor to work with him and words can not express the profound effect he made in my life. Though I haven't worked with him for a couple years, he continues to influence my life and I believe he always will. I can only pray and strive to be half the generous, selfless person that Steve was. He will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Tim & Kit Williams
October 22, 2012
Tony, Edie, Wendy and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Take comfort knowing he's in the Lords loving arms with no more pain. Praying for comfort and strength for you all.
Tim and Monica Daniels
October 22, 2012
Steve took the time to have a direct influence on our lives at a time when he was the one who was hurting. Though we can't tell him right now, one day we will thank him for this.
Marilyn Cook
October 22, 2012
To all Steve's family; I am sorry for your loss. Steve was my PA for several years. He was always kind and compassionate and took good care of me when I would visit at Logan Primary Care. We remembered old times when he was with our youth group at church. I know he is in a better place.
Norma Cheatham & Claude Vaughn
October 22, 2012
Edith&Toney,very sorry to hear about Steve he will be greatly missed,my our prayers be with you
mark caraway
October 22, 2012
to steves family.. my prayers are with you all. anytime i had to go see steve at logan i always looked forward to talking with him because he was such an awesome person and so easy to talk to. i really enjoyed talking to him about the siu basketball games. he will be deeply missed by me and all my family. we are praying for you all
Cyrilene Hicks
October 22, 2012
Tony, Edie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful man. He is now in a better place.
Cay Gerlock
October 22, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Emery family from Eric and Cay Gerlock. Steve was a great person who was loved by many.
Cay Gerlock
October 22, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Emery family from Eric and Cay Gerlock. Steve was a great person who was loved and respected by many.
Annetta Edwards-Eytalis
October 22, 2012
Steve's smile and laughter will be greatly missed. He always brought out the same in others.The Emery family is in my thoughts and prayers.
October 22, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. Steve was such an amazing person. I am so glad that I had the honor of working with him at Logan Primary Care. His kindness and compassion for others never ceased to amaze me. From his calming words when I would be a mom worried over one of my boys being sick, to the role model he became for my son who is now considering becoming a P.A., I will be forever thankful to him.
Love and prayers,
Tammy Miller, Vienna
Laurie Chapman
October 22, 2012
Words are insufficient to express our love, care and sympathy. Steve was a man of Godly character; compassionate, merciful, and kind. His passion and zeal for Christ was ever present. His smile contagious. A wonderful lifelong friend. We are at the same time elated that he is now with Jesus, before the throne. Our prayer and thoughts are with you. We love you all dearly,
Rick and Laurie Chapman
Carla Stout (Hensgen)
October 22, 2012
sorry to here of the loss of steve,he wil be missed,our thoughts and prayers are with the emery family.
Mike & Brenda Cavitt
October 22, 2012
Edie, Tony and family
Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Dr. Steve's passing! He will be missed by all who knew him!
He was so thoughtful and caring and I know he is shining bright in heaven and has no more pain!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
bill haney
October 22, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Howard Weedon
October 22, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
October 21, 2012
Dearest Wendy,
I am so saddened for your loss. We are all here for you! With Love, Karen Cupp
Brittney Williams
October 21, 2012
R.I.P Steve,You were such a loving,caring person and a very good doctor. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family! I'm truly sorry for your loss!
Tom, Jasmine Murrah
October 21, 2012
Oh sweet, sweet family. I morn for your loss of a wonderful man. As I have told other people, believe heaven is improved now that he is there. Hugs and peace to all of you!
Amy Brummitt
October 21, 2012
Steve meant so much to me and I will miss his smiling face terribly but I know he's still smiling down upon us. He was the most kindest, selfless, loving person I have ever met and it was such a pleasure and privilege to know and work with Steve. You will never be forgotten Steve!!
Laurica Yoakum
October 21, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss and may god bless you and your family. Steve was a wonderful and inspiring man, and such a pleasure to be around.
October 21, 2012
Wendy,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I have no words to comfort you during this time. Yet, I know your deep faith and endearing memories will sustain you.
Steve was truly a disciple of God and truly understood his commission here on earth. We may never know all the lives he touched.
Deepest regards,
Kay (Randolph) Frank
October 21, 2012
He was a great person and loved the Lord.. He always had a great look on life..I saw him a couple of time at Logan Primary Care when I was sick.. He will be missed our thoughts and prayers go out to the family...
October 21, 2012
I was so saddened to hear of Steve's passing , my thoughts and prayers are with his family. I have some really fond memories of school days and hanging out with him. He was a very kind soul and will be missed by many.
LeAnn (Young) Rose
Cathy Mitchell
October 21, 2012
My deepest sympathy at the loss of a precious man whose life reflected the love of Christ in all that he did. Praying for all of you during this most difficult time.
Barbie Drew
October 21, 2012
I was so sad to hear the news. When thinking of my school years, I always see Steve, with a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Emery family.
October 21, 2012
Wendy it was a blessing to host small group with you and Steve. Steve was a great man who loved you and God. May the time you two shared and God comfort you through this time. We will miss him, his smile, talk of Golf, and his love for God. We love you and Tracy.
Love Jeff, Debbie, and Brett Blair and "little Ernie"
James & Carol Perry
October 21, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing, but that's because we love his family and know the sorrow they must feel. For Steve, we are rejoicing because he is with his savior, who he obviously loves so dearly. Our prayers are with all Steve's family and loved ones.
Amy Tregoning
October 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr.Emerys family and friends
Brenda Mullins
October 21, 2012
My husband Terry passed away Aug 4th 2012. It was Steve who suspected cancer and referred my husband to the Onocoloigist. He was also my (Doc) He was wonderful at his job and also a wonderful, kind human being. Such a great loss to everyone who knew him. My prayers are with his family at this time. I know what you are going through, but remember the great things he did and all the good times.
Marsha and Scott Wade
October 21, 2012
Tracy and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences from the Wade family. Heaven gained a kind, smart wonderful man! He will be missed here on earth. God bless you all!
Kelley Yates-Ganey
October 21, 2012
May happy memories help you through this sorrowful time. My thoughts and prayers are with the Emery family.
Norb&Karen Kulig
October 21, 2012
Steve was truly a Man of Integrity,the type of man we pray our sons grow up to be.He always had that warm smile when he saw you his love for others always shined through.
Eugene & Theresa Sloan
October 21, 2012
We are profoundly sad to here of Steve's passing but are excited to know that Heaven gained a sweet soul, he was one of our great friends and he will be sadly missed, our love and prayers are with his family, Be well with God Steve!!!
October 21, 2012
What a wonderful man Steve was and I will always think of this man who I feel saved my life when I was diagnoised with lung cancer. He held my hands and said a prayer. Within three weeks after scheduling test I had surgery. I will forever be grateful to have had Steve as my doctor.My prayers goes out to his wife and family. He touched so many lives.
Sandy Houghlan
Rick & Jo Ann Ober
October 21, 2012
Steve was a wonderful person and a good neighbor. Jo and I share in the families loss.
jackie allen
October 21, 2012
If only there were more people in the world like Steve. Thank you Steve for being such a good friend to my son Jeff . My deepest sympathy to the family.
James Vaughn
October 21, 2012
Tony, Edie, and family, Stevie was the greatest person I ever knew. We grew up together and I learned so much from him. As we grew older, it seemed we grew even closer. Which seemed impossible, Stevie will always be the greatest friend I ever had. I am praying for the family, and can almost see Stevie slapping my Dad a "high five" in Heaven. God Bless You.
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