Loraine Ruth Emelander

Loraine Ruth Emelander age 80 of Saranac passed away April 4, 2023, at home with her family. She was born November 7, 1942, in Ionia the daughter of Bernard and Gladys (Kieft) Sible. Loraine married Douglas Emelander June 18, 1960; he preceded her in death January 14, 2018. She attended Lowell United Methodist Church. Loraine loved Bird Watching, Gardening and Planting Flowers. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Surviving Loraine are her Children; Julia (Brad) Brillhart of Lowell and David (Debbie) Emelander of Manistee. Grandchildren; Cynthia (Mark) Tharp of Allendale, Anna Brillhart, James Brillhart, Abigail Brillhart and Peter Brillhart all of Lowell. Great grandson Jasper Tharp. Sisters; Jean Nelson of Ionia and Joan (Bill) Jones of Allegan. Several nieces and nephews. Special Family Julie and Tom Boehr and their children Ashley and Zach.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Doug and Sisters June Avery and Joyce Larsen.
Graveside Services will be at Easton Cemetery Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Brad Brillhart officiating. A Memorial Luncheon will be at Lowell United Methodist Church Saturday April 8th 11:30 until 1:30 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice or Lowell United Methodist Church. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com