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1940
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2025
Robert Emberson Obituary
Born: November 7, 1940 in Sycamore, IL
Died: April 10, 2025 in DeKalb, IL
Robert "Bob" Emberson, age 84, of DeKalb, IL and formerly Maple Park, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2025. He is survived by his son David (Linda) Emberson, grandchildren Matthew (Jennifer) Emberson, Tyler Emberson and Allison (Nathan) Schomberg, sisters Margaret Garbo, Rose Mell, Helen Faber and brother William "Bill" Emberson. Bob was born November 7, 1940 to Robert and Marian (Larsen) Emberson. He was raised on a farm in Maple Park, attended Maple Park School and graduated from Kaneland High School in 1959. He retired from Sauber Mfg. Co. in Virgil, IL in 2004. Bob will be remembered for his love of golf, beautiful lawn and flowers. A private graveside service will be held at a future date.
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Lisa A Zuchel
April 29, 2025
He will be surely missed I enjoyed all our conversations we had throughout the years, my heartfelt condolences to his family.
Colette Theurer
April 26, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bob Emberson family.
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