Emerson Gerard Kinnaman Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Emerson Gerard Kinnaman of Charleston, Illinois, whose life came to an end on November 20, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emerson Gerard Kinnaman to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lewis Kinnaman and Lucille Kinnaman Jr. (Burton); his wife Patricia Ann McClellan; and his stepparents, Pat Stark and Rex Starwalt.
He is survived by: his daughters, Angie Keller (Brent) of Charleston, Marla Tweit (Dan) of Charleston and Stacie Gollihar (Al) of Neoga; his grandchildren, Ben Coulter (Erica) of Paxton, IL, Jamie Turner (Joey) of Charleston, Mandi Hudson (Silas) of Mattoon, Marissa Shropshire (Chaise) of Okinawa, Alison Gollihar of Neoga and Katelynn Gollihar of Neoga; and his brother Roger Leggitt (Rena) of Springfield, IL.. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in E.G.'s honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Catholic Charities, 4217 Dewitt Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938.
