Roberta June McBride, 74, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in her home peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born March 15, 1949 in Light, AR, the youngest of 9 children to Auston and Rose Kemp. She was a member of Northeast Christian Church. Roberta enjoyed bowling in her younger years, crocheting, sewing, gardening, being a caregiver to her neighbors and most of all spending time with her family and friends especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Ronica (Dan) Schafer, Tina (Ryan) Theien; grandchildren, Emily and Jason Schafer, Jack and Kate Theien; sisters, Ernestine Boyd, Cleasta Douglas; and several close nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents and 6 siblings, Wanda Lee Lenderman, Eugene Kemp, Verlin Kemp, Vertis Kemp, Patricia Bailey and Glenavee Walker.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 19, 2023 in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, with a visitation from 10:00 AM until time of service. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family to be used in Roberta's name at a later date.