We are sad to announce that on November 22, 2021, at the age of 56, Charles A. Emken of Spring Grove, Illinois, born in Peoria, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his mother Barbara Emken (Baldwin). He is survived by : his father Edward Emken; his sons, Zachary and Joshua Emken; his brother Bruce Emken (Jeneva); his former life partner Rachel; and his cousins, Mark Baldwin and Ann Mayon. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Due to Covid-19 restriction, everyone attending is required to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing while inside the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to World Central Kitchen, an organization that provides meals in the wake of natural disasters at https://wck.org .

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home