Emmy Gooley's Obituary
Decatur-Emmy (Lappoehn) Gooley, 94 of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at McKinley Court.
Emmy was born March 30, 1923 in Lappinen, Germany, the daughter of Ernst and Augusta Lappoehn. She was a devoted homemaker. She married Myron Gooley in 1959. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2016.
Surviving are her children Mark Gooley and Natalia Gooley Smith, and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 PM Friday, August 18, 2016 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Nicholas Ukraine Catholic Cemetery in Chicago at a later date.
The family of Emmy Lappoehn Gooley is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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