Emily J. Van Zuidam, nee Triemstra, age 89, of Beecher, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Michael M. Van Zuidam. Devoted mother of Terry, Timothy (Janice), and the late Michael A. (Anita) Van Zuidam. Proud grandmother of six; great-grandmother of one. Dear sister of Roger (Gerrie) Triemstra, late Helen (late Edward) Klompmaker, late Esther (late Harry) Lagestee, and the late Ruth Mae (late George) Daehn. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 29, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN 46311 with Rev. Ben Kappers officiating. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens - Homewood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services.