Emma H. Carpenter, 89, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2020.
Emma was born April 24, 1931, at home, to August and Augusta Dhaemers. She was educated in rural Henry County schools. On May 24, 1958, she married Robert Carpenter, who died May 8, 1992. She was a homemaker. Emma enjoyed feeding bread to her birds and squirrels, sewing, growing flowers, and working in her yard. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her best friend and daughter Sally, her grandkids and great-grandkids, and her special dog, Kyara.
Survivors include her daughter, Sally (Tom) Kennedy of Morrison; five grandchildren, Amanda (Brian) Houzenga, Corey (Ashley) Kennedy, Jeffery Shepard, Jr., Jacob Shepard, and Megan Shepard; six great-grandchildren, Caleb and Dylan Houzenga, Anna and Willard Kennedy, Willow Shepard, and Marlee Stone.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; daughter, Barbara Shepard.
A private family Visitation and Funeral will be held at Bosma Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, IL.
Interment will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL.