Emery Kirby Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Emery Kirby Jr. of Mendota, Illinois, departing on January 10, 2025 at the age of 85. Emery leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emery Kirby Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emery Kirby, Sr. and Beatrice Jane Strater (Schwartz). He is survived by: his wife Catherine McCollum; his granddaughters, Hannah, Grace (Dustin), Lilly, Gabriela, Neva, Olivia and Cloe; and also, Brent, Laurie Kirby of Hudson, IL, Matthew, Kelly Kirby of Sycamore, IL, Stuart, Maria Kirby of St. Augustine, FL and Stephen Kirby of Winterset, IA..
In lieu of flowers, the family of Emery Kirby has asked that donations be made in his honor to the Alzheimer's Association or the Illinois Education Association (IEA).
