Mrs. Embrich was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was an active member of the Legion of Mary, the Third Order Secular of St. Francis, and of the Divine Mercy Cenacle Prayer Group. She was also a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, and a previous member of St. Mary Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Embrich, whom she married on August 23, 1941, in East St. Louis, IL, and died on February 28, 1989; her parents, John and Zuzanna, nee Seliga, Chagala; and her sisters and brothers.
Surviving are her children, James Embrich of Tucson, AZ, Kenneth (Martha) Embrich of Red Bud, IL, Sister Annette Embrich, ASC of Ruma, IL, Brother Daniel Embrich, OFS of Chatham, IL, Mary (Ron) Kelley of Hecker, IL, Melvin Embrich of Belleville, IL, and Rita (Bryan) Herbert of Belleville, IL;
12 grandchildren;
20 great-grandchildren;
and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017, and 8 to 10:40 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2017, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A funeral procession will leave at 10:40 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2017, from George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, for a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating.
Burial will be at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery.