Emil Walter Iverson OBITUARY

Emil Walter Iverson OBITUARY

Emil W. Iverson, 97, of Vernon Hills passed away on June 10, 2026. He was born in Minnesota and raised in Chicago. He was a proud Marine and running back at Northwestern University. He was a hard working man who loved playing with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He loved cars and was a huge Cubs and Blackhawks fan. He loved John Wayne movies and would watch them over and over. He loved being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Muriel and his daughter-in-law Terese. He is survived by his sister Phyllis and her family and other family members from Muriel. He is survived by his children Emil (Ellen), Anne, John, Tom (Lisa), Steve (Rochelle), Jim (Brenda), and Mike. Loving grandfather of Tommy (Danielle), Matt (Cassy), Ryan (Missy), Danny (Jackie), Kevin (Erin), Dane, Cameron, and Kiana. Loving great grandfather to Avery, Selma, Wyatt, Briggs, Nova, Eleanora, Stevie, and Scottie. He will be missed by all of us. Burnett-Dane Funeral Home in Libertyville handled all the arrangements.