Ervin M. Emery

Ervin M. Emery, age 91, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Lorraine, nee Van Byssum, and the late Betty, nee Mehlan. Loving father of Christine (Jack) Campione, Steven (Judi), William (Debbie), Linda (Michael) Mlinarcik, John (Sandra) and Michael (Michelle). Cherished grandfather of Erik (Jessica), Keith, Sam, Luke, Jack M., Jack E., Raina, Susan, Gus, and Lincoln. Dear step-father of Beverly (John) Huiner, Cheryl (Bill) Ipema, Barbara Peche and Richard Dykhuis. Dearest step-grandfather of twelve and step-great-grandfather of ten. Fond brother of Norman, Robert, and the late Julius, William, Lorraine Corry, and Walter. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service to celebrate Ervin’s life will be held on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 8383 W. 171st St., Tinley Park, IL 60477. Inurnment private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Honor Flight Chicago, 938 W. Montana Street, Chicago, IL 60614 preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400