Retha Mae Emerich Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Retha Mae Emerich of Chillicothe, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Retha left this world on April 16, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Michael Shoultz and Lillie Shoultz (McClure); her husband Charlie; her daughter Marilee Emerich; her brother Lowell Shoultz; and her son-in-law Pat Killian.
She is survived by: her children, Jennifer Killian of Chillicothe, Missouri and William Emerich; her sister Audrey VanDusen (Rex) of Chillicothe, Missouri; her grandchildren, Maggie Killian (Phil Howard) of Kansas City, Missouri and Nathan Killian (Kate) of Bronx; and her great grandchildren, Jolon Howard, Clare Killian and Sloane Killian.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Chillicothe, Missouri and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601.
