Emmalu Brewer

Emmalu Brewer, 96, of Westville, passed away at 3:10am, Friday, February 2, 2018, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, formerly Presence Covenant. She was born on December 8, 1921, the daughter of John and Bertha {Possalt} Shimkus. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Brewer on May 29, 1947, and the enjoyed 70 years together. He will miss her dearly. Emmalu will also be missed by: her daughters, Sheila (Tom) Leva & Betty Williams; her grandchildren, Erik (Missy) Hill, Carl (Tonya) Hill, Amanda (Jason) Brown, Ryan (Star) Williams, Todd (Brenda) Wakeland, & Tonya (James) Folsom; her 16 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Phyllis. Emmalu had worked for the VA Hospital, First National Bank in Westville, and also served at the Westville Village Clerk for 14 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Westville American Legion Auxiliary for 80 years. She was a gifted member of the Sweet Adelines who enjoyed knitting, reading, playing cards, as well as singing & dancing. Emmalu loved to travel. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and grandkids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am, Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 231 N State St, Westville, with Father Saupp officiating. Visitation will be held 4:00pm to 7:00pm, with Rosary Service at 3:30pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Sunset-Urbas Funeral Chapel, 414 S. State St., Westville. She will be entombed in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville. Memorial donations may be given in her name to Breast Cancer Research. Please join her family in sharing memories through her Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Visitation Feb 6, 2018 Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunset-Urbas Funeral Chapel 414 S. State Street Westville, IL 61883 Celebration of Life Feb 7, 2018 Wednesday, 10:00 AM St. Mary's Catholic Church 231 N State St Westville, Illinois 61883 Final Resting Place Resurrection Cemetery 818 Wendt Ave Danville, IL 61832