LaVerne "Vernie" Emmering, age 92, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  She was born on March 12, 1931.

She married Tom Emmering on July 26, 1952, in Brookfield, IL. They raised three children, David, Lynette, and Lauri, in Wheaton, where Tom had his first dental practice.

She was a longtime member of Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church and previously a member of Cicero Bible Church.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Vernie is survived by her daughter, Lauri (Keith) Schroeder of Illinois. She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Darin, Steven, David, Dylan,  Briana, and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Dr. Thomas Emmering, her son, David, her daughter, Lynette Zohn, and her parents.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens West in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.