Emilia Vance's Obituary
Emilia Angela Vance, born in 1910 in Chicago, IL, died February 7, 2007, in Muskegon, MI. Her parents, Bruno and Angela Jacobucci, born in Italy, had 6 children; 5 daughters: Emilia, Sophie, Margaret, Josie, and Tina; and 1 son, Charles. Emilia married Philip Vance, who was born in Leicester, England, and migrated to the U.S. when he was 16. They had 1 son, Philip, who – along with his father, aunts, and uncle – preceded Emilia in death.
Emilia leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Geraldine Vance of Spring Lake; 2 grandchildren, Brad (Jane) and Lisa Kowalski; 4 great-grandchildren: Jay, Jackie, Trevor, and Erin.
Funeral services for Emilia will be handled by Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines, IL. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, IL. That which makes each of us unique will long be remembered by Emilia’s family and friends. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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