We are sad to announce that on May 14, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Emerson Royce Bodell (Lake Forest, Illinois), born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Royce Bodell and Thelma Holmdahl. He is survived by : his wife Ellen Eames of Denver, Colorado.; his children, Karstin Bodell (Dirk Swanson), Bradley (Katie) and Brian (Lisa); his grandchildren, Brenner, Charlie, Jack and Kai; and his sister Carol Tveit. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. James Lutheran Church, or the Cool Food Pantry in Waukegan, Illinois.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wenban Funeral Home