Obituaries
Emma Tucker, 16-Year Old From Darien, Dies
Emma Tucker was a beloved Darien resident who went on a motorcycle sidecar ride in her wheelchair with the Illinois Patriot Guard.
DARIEN, IL — Services are set for a young Darien resident who died this week. Emma Tucker, 16 died of complications related to congestive heart failure, her father Charlie Tucker said. A visitation for Emma will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Hallowell & James Funeral Home in Downers Grove and a funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12 at Our Lady of Peace Church. See Emma's full obituary here.
Emma had struggled with medical issues since she was young, receiving a heart transplant at age 2 and was later in a wheelchair.
In 2017, the Illinois Patriot Guard came to Darien to escort her on a motorcycle sidecar ride. That was her wish at age 14 since she loved her dad's motorcycle.
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Charlie Tucker said to expect a lot of motorcycles at Emma's funeral on Monday.
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