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Emory Weems Obituary

EMORY A. WEEMS 55 BYRON - Emory A. Weems, 55, longtime Byron resident, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, in Swedish- American Hospital, Rockford. Born June 22, 1954, in Woodstock, the son of Robert and Ancie Workinger Weems. Emory was a 1972 graduate of Byron High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He had been employed nearly 15 years at Ablaze Welding and Fabricating in Rockford. Emory enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR racing. Survived by son, Theodore Weems of Byron; daughters, Amanda Rothermel of Byron and Hannah Weems of Rockford; mother, Ancie Weems of Byron; grandchildren, Madison Rothermel and Nicolas Delgado; brother, Glenn (Judy) Weems of Baileyville; and sister-in-law, Cheryl Batten of Sterling. Predeceased by father; and brother, Laverne Weems. Service at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Byron, with Pastor Dave Spooner of Mosaic Rockford Church officiating. Burial in Byron Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established. For more information, visit farrellhol landgale.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 17 to Feb. 23, 2010.

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Jennifer Brammer

February 21, 2010

To Mom, Aj, and the fam,
I luv you guys so much. It just feels like yesterday that we was all chillin n bein silly. Those were the real good old days. Man to have one more min or to go back in time would be a blessin in its self but all we have know is the memories that we shared with him well i luv all of u hang on and keep ur heads high dad would want u to. love Jennifer Brammer

katerra henson

February 21, 2010

Faja was indeed the biggest sweetheart. i miss him dearly & im here for you Aj.

February 20, 2010

To Emo's family, I am so sorry for your loss. It has been years since I have seen him,a very good man. My prayers are with you.
Vicky (Carr) Whitchard
Centerville, Tn

Kim & Jessie

February 19, 2010

Emory you are in our thoughts and paryers. He was a great person. You will be dearly missed.

February 19, 2010

Ted, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your father will be greatly missed. Linda DeOrnellas

February 18, 2010

Hannah, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and our hearts during this very difficult time. John, Laurie & Jillian

Marian&Ray Pearson

February 18, 2010

Emo...forever in our hearts, forever part of our family. You will be missed.

Al and Lorri Palmer

February 17, 2010

We are deeply saddened by Emo's passing. He was a good man. You have been in our thought's and prayer's everyday. Remember the good time's. We will miss you Emo.

Al and Lorri Palmer

February 17, 2010

We are sadden by Emo's passing. He was a good person. Our thought's and prayer's have been with you everyday. Think of the good time's. Emo you will be missed.

Alan and Lorri Palmer

February 17, 2010

The passing of Emo has both stunned and saddened us. You have been in our thoughts and prayers,everyday. Try to remember the good times in your time of sorrow

Becky & the staff @ Carlyle Auto Sales

February 17, 2010

There are no words to help ease your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God's love lend you comfort and the strength to help you through.

Jan Zimmerman

February 17, 2010

Along life's road things sometimes happen that shouldn't happen and will never be understood. This is one of them. My heart & prayers are with you during your time of loss and Ted, you know where to go if you need anything.

Jonna (Palmer) Muzzarelli

February 17, 2010

Words cannot express the sadness I feel with Emo's passing. You have been in my thoughts and prayers every day. Remember the happy moments to comfort you through these times.

February 17, 2010

Your Dad was a good man with a very big heart. We are so sorry to hear about his passing.
Love always,
Erik and Vicki Johnson
Keith and Taylor Hessian (& Lindsay)
Kelly Mulcahey

Denny Jacobs

February 17, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss.
Jacobs Family

Susan Tsoukalas

February 17, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

jeff & erika bowman

February 17, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Gary A Covell Sr

February 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

susan hagerman

February 17, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill Nichols

February 17, 2010

To:
Glen and Judy Weems
I am so sorry for your loss
May the Lord carry you thru these difficult times.
Love and Prayers
Bill Nichols

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