Palmer Kemp Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Palmer Kemp in Alhambra, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 89, on February 27, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife JoAnn Kemp; his parents, Palmer Kemp and Lucille Kemp; and his sisters, Margaret Dodson, Doris Kemp, Betty Shadwick, Joyce Holleman, Delores Crowley and Shirley Rule.

He is survived by: his children, Mark Kemp (Marci) of Troy, IL, Sherry Brueck (Doug) of Pocahontas, IL and Charmaine Holmes (Neil) of Louisville, KY; his grandchildren, Ashley Hamilton (Michael), Angela Brueck, Tucker Kemp, Ashton, Ella Fish and Samantha Holmes; his great grandchildren, Julia, Olivia Hamilton, Landen, Lacey and Luke Starks; and his brother Sam Kemp (Sherry) of New Baden, IL. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran, Bethalto, IL. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at http://www.richesonfh.com.