Emerson R. Bouchard, age 93, late of Merrillville, IN formerly of Riverdale, IL. Passed away Monday, January 4, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Roxie Bouchard nee Marabain. Loving father of Emerson (Marge) Bouchard, Susan (Jim) Graham and Joan (Gregg Hoover) Bouchard. Proud grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 1. Visitation Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service - 11:00 a.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473. Interment Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery " Dolton, IL. Memorial contributions to Childrens Memorial Hospital (2300 Childrens Plaza Chicago, IL 60614) appreciated.