Lorraine R. Emery

Lorraine R. Emery, age 82, nee Van Byssum, beloved wife of the late Ervin Emery, and the late Henry D. Dykhuis. Loving mother of Beverly (John) Huiner, Barbara Peche, Richard Dykhuis, and Cheryl (William) Ipema. Cherished grandmother of Julie (Dennis), Sarah (Jason), Shaun, Alison (William), Matthew (Rachel), William (Heather), Timothy (Rebekah), Benjamin, Christina, Charles, and Joshua. Dearest great-grandmother of 11. Dear step-mother of Christine (Jack) Campione, Steven, William (Debbie), Linda (Michael) Mlinarcik, John (Sandra), and Michael (Michelle). Beloved step-grandmother of 10. Fond sister of Eleanor (Jacob) Broersma, Lois (John) Dykstra, Doris (the late Ralph) Gronseth, Joyce (Robert) Dirkse, Joanne (the late Fred) Yee and the late Laverne Van Byssum (her twin). A Memorial Service to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 8383 W. 171st St., Tinley Park, IL 60477. Private burial will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian Schools or Vitas Hospice preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400