Obituary of Emma Sunga
Emma Sunga, age 68, of Rosiclare, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, IL surrounded by her family and dear friends.
Emma was born in Cebu, Philippines on April 13, 1954, to Juan and Perptua (Junio) Yap. She was a loving, selfless mother and grandmother. She was passionate about her faith and was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elizabethtown. Emma was a member of AFPSI (Association of Filipino Physicians of Southern Illinois). She enjoyed volunteering and community service.
Emma is survived by her husband, Dr. Marcos Sunga; five children, Khristina and Kurt Bischoff, Kharmene Sunga and Jonathan Grzywa, Khrystal and Adam Phelps, Khloe Sunga, Khristian Sunga and Alexandra Theisen; four grandchildren, Cora Emmarie Phelps, Marco Dean Phelps, Miles Francis Grzywa, Katerina Marie Sunga Bischoff; six siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and five siblings.
Funeral mass will be 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church Elizabethtown, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Aly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (RR1 Box 140, 15 St. Joseph Rd, Elizabethtown, IL 62931).
To buy flowers and gifts locally, visit www.RosiclareFlowerBasket.net .
Sending Love and Prayers for this beautiful family. Peace be with you and so very sorry ❤️
We are so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing Dr.Sunga. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and her family.
The Poston Family.
Prayers of comfort for your family. Emma was such a light to all who were fortunate enough to know her. The entire community loves the Sunga family and she will be missed by everyone. Rejoice in the knowledge that she is with the Heavenly Father and will always be in your heart
So very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Prayers for the family.🙏
Truly an amazing, sweet lady. Thoughts and prayers to all her family and friends
Sending our prayers to the family, God be with you.
I seen my condolences ❤️
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts a d prayers are with you.
so sorry to hear of her passing she was a great person …dr. sunga was my family dr when I lived there and dr. to few other family members…sending prayers God bless
Love and show to the family of Emma. May she rest in peace.
RIP Emma, and thank you for being part of our community all these years. Thank you for sharing Dr Sunga with us and making our little towns home to you and your children. We will never forget you.. ♥️
I am so sorry for your loss. God is recieving an angel. I will keep praying for you and your family. 🌷
Heaven gained a very special angel. My prayers and hugs to all of the family
No words can express the feeling that one has of one that has meant so much to our small community. Our loss was great. The Sunga’s have done many good things for our community. We send our blessings to the family.
Prayers for the Sunga family for the loss of their love one. May God give all of you peace and comfort.
Praying that Heavenly Father’s Spirit will be with youas you grieve . We send you prayers of healing and comfort during this time of loss. May you find strength from the eternal love of our LORD GOD.
SO LONG FAREWELL dearest Emma.!
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Emma was such a sweet and beautiful lady. She will be missed in our community.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Emma was such a sweet lady. She will be missed in the community.
So sorry for your loss! She was a great lady who spoke words of encouragement to me through some rough times..She will be sadly missed..
Dear Marcos & family,
It is with great sadness that we hear of Emma’s passing. It was an honor and a great joy for us to have known you, and we will always remember her sweet smile and generous spirit.
Our sincere condolences to you. We pray that her lifetime of memories will ease some of the sadness of her loss.
May she rest in peace and may her memory be eternal.
Samir & Ghada Abdo