Emilia Renee Gerleve

Emilia Renee Gerleve, 41, of West Chicago, passed away on the evening of December 19, 2025. Born in Winfield, IL on May 2, 1984 to James and Doris (nee Koester) Gerleve. Em enjoyed the riverwalks, jamming out to music, and watching movies of all kinds.

Emilia is survived by her sisters Genevieve Claire Gerleve-Nelson (Erick Nelson) and Nicole Susann; nieces Reese and Liv (Nelson); a handful of aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her mother Doris, father James, and sister Samantha Leigh.

A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. For more information contact Genevieve and Nicole about the details via social media or phone.