Emma Lee Gockel, 93, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:50 pm March 10, 2020 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor. She was born October 30, 1926 in Mount Vernon to the late Claude and Mary Palmer. Emma married Tony Gockel on September 11, 1946 in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with 61 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on December 28, 2007.

A visitation will be held Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Per Emma’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Emma’s honor to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.