Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Emma Wood of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the age of 90. Dearest wife of the late Lester E. Wood; dear daughter of the late Edward and Julia Ross; loving mother of Sharon (Lou) Schulte, Gary (Kathy) Wood and Mark (Terri) Wood; beloved grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 9. She is preceded in death by her brother, Ed Ross. Services are private.