Obituary WASHINGTON - John Michael Emhoff, 60, of Washington, died at 3:35 am Thursday, July 19, 2007 at his residence. Born on August 25, 1946 in Peoria, IL to Leo Joseph and Lorraine Ellen Dudley Emhoff, he married Susan M. Grube on June 7, 1996 in Pekin, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 4 stepchildren: Scott (Debbie) Grube of Washington, IL, Sarah (Brian) Madden of Brighton, CO, Herbert Krichgressner of Washington, IL, and Patty Ann Henderson of Grand Saline, TX; 2 brothers, William (Helen) Emhoff of Chillicothe, IL, and James (Morag) Emhoff of Peoria, IL; 4 sisters, Helen (Don) Harris of Alba, TX, JoAnn (Bob) Hartman of Washington, IL, Jean Karrick of Peoria, IL and JoLynn Holm of Champaign, IL; a sister-in-law, Laura Emhoff of Peoria, IL; 3 grandchildren, Bailey Grube, Brandon Grube, and Blake Madden; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Robert Emhoff and 1 sister, Jacqueline Emhoff. He worked as a store auditor and also as the Head Dairy Manager for Kroger on Wisconsin in Peoria for 39 years. He also served as a union steward. He was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local #536 and a former member of the Moose Lodge #916 in Pekin, IL. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington and a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. John Menco Council #6707 in Washington. He was an avid poker player, enjoyed traveling, listening to music and playing the organ. He enjoyed time spent with his family, and lived life to the fullest. A funeral mass will be held at 10 AM Monday July 23, 2007 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington. The Rev. Joseph P. Donton will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Deiters Funeral Home in Washington, with recitation of the rosary at 6:45 pm. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Service JUL 23. 10:00 AM St. Patrick Catholic Church 705 E. Jefferson Street Washington, IL, US