Orpha H. Emkes Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 10, 2025, at the age of 101, Orpha H. Emkes (Seymour, Indiana) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Rachuy and Bertha Rachuy (Bloch); her former husband Bernard Emkes; her husband Ben of Zion's Oktoberfest Apple Dumpling; and her son John.
She is survived by: her children, Dr. Bernard Emkes (Marta), Joan Whitaker (William), Mark Emkes (Conchi), Sandra Burroughs (Michael), Michael Emkes (Cindy), Jane Emkes (Paul Schlesinger) and Jana Gray (Scott); her grandchildren, Cory Emkes (Samantha), Andrew Whitaker (Lisa), Brandon Emkes (Katy), Jonathan Whitaker (Louise), Joseph Whitaker (Michaela), Allison Garmon (Chuck), Joshua Emkes (Kelli), Sarah Humphrey (Johnny), Jonathan Emkes (Sarah), David Burroughs (Renee), Astrid Everkes (Martin), Tyler Gray (Jamie), Lindsey Gray and Anna Emkes; and her great grandchildren, Trevor, Addison, Ali, Caroline, Liam, Hayden, Silas, Carter, Teagan, Camden, Prexley, Rose, Frieda, Henry, Parker, Frances, Ella, Katherine, Jackson, Wesley, Kayla and Kylie. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Lutheran High School, 1 Trinity Way, Seymour, IN 47274; Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 Gaiser Drive, Seymour, IN 47274; Keinath Ministries c/o Immanuel Lutheran Church, 605 S. Walnut Street, Seymour, IN 47274; or to the donor's charity of choice.
