Emma Blanche (Hickey) Cranfill Obituary

The passing of Emma Blanche (Hickey) Cranfill (Bourbonnais, Illinois) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 28, 2026 at the age of 100. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Marion Hickey and Winnie Hickey (Purdy); her husband J. R. Cranfill; her daughter Barbara Torres (Jerome); her siblings, Glen, Bill, James Hickey, Elsie Lynn (Robert) and Charlene Elliot (William); her brother-in-law James McIllwain; and her son-in-law Jerry Rock.

She is survived by: her children, Gregory Cranfill and Doreen Rock; her sister Edna McIllwain; her sister-in-law Wendy Hickey; her grandchildren, Todd Torres, John, Michael Rock, Traci and Dave Tabb; and her great grandchild Jacob Tabb. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, and great friends.

The family has requested no flowers.