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Donna Emrick
Born in Illinois
50 years
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     Donna J. Emrick, 50, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 5:20 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2014, at her home.
     Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2014, at Peoria Heights Congregation Church, with Pastor Karl Kraemer officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
     Donna was born on January 30, 1964 in Peoria, a daughter of Fredrick Donald and Mary Martha (Gammel) Luallen. They preceded her in death, along with her father in-law, Howard W. Emrick. She married David Kent Emrick on June 12, 2008 in Peoria. He survives.
     She is also survived by her twin sister, Dora (Bradley) Welker of Sherman; mother in-law, Alice Emrick of Albion; nieces, Ashley Welker and Ashli and Laura Potter; nephews, Clayton Welker, Josh Potter and Max Short; uncle, Dr. Edward (Patsy) Gammel of Sacramento, CA; aunts, Betty (Dick) McQuality of Decatur and Lois Luallen of Mattoon; and sister in-laws, Julie Emrick of Peoria Heights, Carol (Tom) Potter of Grayville and Jeanne (Nathan) Short of Ellery.
     Donna was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Peoria. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Masters of Education from the University of Illinois in Champaign.
     She was a Customer Service Representative for HGS Global Solutions in Peoria, formerly Affina, where she was corporately recognized for her performance. She was a former teacher, principal and superintendent in various school districts in Illinois. She was formerly employed with the Illinois State Board of Education in administration, where she worked directly with the Financial Oversight Panels. She also served as Regional Director for the Northwest Region for the Illinois Principals Association.
     Donna enjoyed dance, gymnastics, cooking, cats, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Cubs, the Fighting Illini, sunning on her deck, grilling out and spending time with her family, especially in celebrating the holidays and supporting the accomplishments of her nieces and nephews. She was dedicated to education and loved helping children. She was outgoing, loving, generous and cared for others.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Peoria Heights Congregational Church or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
     Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.

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C.Bouguet My deepest condolences May 26, 2018
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
          
  John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
 
 
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
 
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
 
 http://www.jw.org
Rick & Michelle Hyde Condolonces May 30, 2014
Kent and Dora and family....
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.  Donna was always such a bright, happy colorful friend.  I cannot think about her without a smile and great memories.  Bless you and your family during these difficult times.  You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.   
Henri Fonville Illinois State Board of Education May 30, 2014
Kent, Dora, and the Family.  My heart felt sympathies are with you today.  Donna was a beautiful person and I too will miss her.  I'm just thankful that she was a part of my life.  Don't worry about her she is living in paradise now and will be there when we get there.   Just trust in the Lord, lean on Him, He will bring you through the days ahead.  May God grant you peace and comfort.  God bless.

Henri Fonville
Hendrick Polanco My deepest condolences May 29, 2014

My condolences. It is my hope that these words of the Holy Scriptures, prove to be supportive in this difficult and painful time…..

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage

http://www.jw.org

Sue and Jerry DuBois Thoughts and Prayers May 29, 2014
Kent -- Sending you prayers and hugs at this difficult time! Please stay strong and remember that your friends are here for you. Cherish your wonderful memories of Donna!
Love,
Sue and Jerry 
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