Mrs. Emily L. Bertoldo, 78, of Tovey, IL., died at 9:19 AM Tuesday, February 15, 2011 surrounded by family.

Emily was born in Taylorville, IL., January 7, 1933 the daughter of Lester Earl and Alice (Mitchelson) Pearson. She married Albert R. Bertoldo on August 27, 1949 in Taylorville. He preceded her in death September 10, 2002.

Surviving are 2 daughters Linda and husband Keith Cameron of Pawnee, IL., Lisa and husband Clifford Daniels of Kincaid, IL., a son Eric and wife Jennifer Bertoldo of Owaneco, IL., 2 sisters Helen Martin of Taylorville, IL., Cecelia and husband Matthew Hoppis of Benson, AZ., 6 grandchildren Scott Cameron and companion Teresa of Pawnee, Heather and husband Joe Worley of Avon, IL., Eric Daniels of Kincaid, IL., Jesse and Cody Bertoldo both of Taylorville, IL., Benjamin Bertoldo of Tovey, IL., 4 great-grandchildren, daughter in law May Bertoldo of Tovey, IL., sister in law Edna Pearson, brother in law James and wife Gloria Bertoldo of Tovey, IL., along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Albert, 1 brother Paul Pearson and a sister Edwina Dunn.

Funeral services were held 10AM Saturday, February 19, 2011 in Masterson Funeral Home, Kincaid. Visitation was held there from 6 to 8 the eveninig prior. Emily was burried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL.