Obituaries

Emmie Lou Boston passed away on Monday March 20 2023. She had lived at the Holmstad in Batavia for 31 years.

She was the daughter of Hubbard and Emmie Chamberlain. She was born on Jan. 1, 1926 in Henderson, Texas. She graduated from Baylor University in 1947 with a degree in business. In 1948 she married Dr. Thomas Boston.

She is survived by her daughter Lucinda Boyle (Joe) of St. Charles and Melanie Westerberg (Jay) of Forest City, Iowa ; six grandchildren, Cameron Jirschele (Kelly), Diana Neukirch (Joe), Brynn Daniels (Matt), Cole Phillips (Ashley), Jordan Westerberg (Natessa), Colton Westerberg; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Maren Jirschele; her 3 brothers; and her son Thomas Boston Jr.

“Lou” was a life-long teacher and learner. She especially loved children, and taught in Sunday School, in Bible Study Fellowship, and in the Batavia classroom where she helped with a reading program for many years.

A memorial service will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles at 1145 N. 5th Ave. The service will be on Sat., April 15 at 10 am with visitation at 9am. Interment will follow in Naperville.

Donations in Lou’s memory may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

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