Emma Grace Emanuelson, age 13, of Stockton, IL passed away unexpectedly at her home surrounded by her family, on April 30, 2024.  Emma was born on April 14, 2011, in Freeport, IL to Tonya (Townsend) Nolan and Eric Emanuelson.  She was currently in 7th grade at Stockton Middle School. Mr. Richardson was her favorite teacher. Emma was involved in band and track at school and enjoyed helping her Grandma Sue at the Sidetrack in Apple River, IL.  She was the silliest girl, with the best personality and the best jokes. She was loveable, fearless and pleasure to be around. Emma was happiest outdoors.  Horseback riding, climbing trees, playing around the cars, hunting with her papa Bob, grandma Pat, going to demolition derbies, and helping her dad Mike build and work on the cars, and being with her family and friends were her favorite things to do.

Emma is survived by her parents: Tonya and Mike Nolan of Stockton; siblings: Karmon, Cora, and Koy; grandparents: Charles and Brittney Townsend, and Robert and Patty Nolan; great-grandparents: Thomas and Teresa Townsend, and Susan Kriebs; great great grandma Julie Schmidt; uncle Case Townsend, and numerous great aunts, great uncles, cousins, and friends.

Emma was preceded in death by her grandparents: Cendra Wills, Jeanette Townsend, Dennis and Marilyn Emanuelson, and her great-great grandparents: Ernie Schmidt, Doris and Gene VanLent and S.A and Margaret Townsend, and her friend and classmate, Eli "Melon" Henderson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Stockton Elementary School Gymnasium (formerly the middle school) in Stockton, IL.

A visitation will be from 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Stockton Elementary School Gymnasium in Stockton, IL.

A private family burial will take place at the Nora Community Cemetery in Nora, IL.

John Lee will officiate the services.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Emma's memory.