Lucinda M. Embree-Rivard

Lucinda M. Embree-Rivard, 53, of Kankakee, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2024, at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood. She was born January 12, 1971, in Kankakee the daughter of Stephen Embree and Linda Dyer. On February 3, 2012, she married Charles “Chas” Rivard at the Kankakee Courthouse. She was a server at VIPS and Yolks & Berries for many years. She enjoyed watching movies and dancing. She especially loved spending time with her grandkids and husband. She is survived by her beloved husband, Chas Rivard of Kankakee; step-children, Adam (Kelly) Rivard of Kankakee, Olivia (Jordan Sarr) Rivard of Florida, and Christopher (Alyssa) Most of Kankakee; father, Stephen (Lori) Embree of Bradley; siblings, Christine (Jeff) Altmyer-Conroy of Bourbonnais, David (Brandi) Altmyer of Utah; Denise (Jack) Altmyer -Price of Kankakee, Michelle (Randy) Berg of Bourbonnais, and Cindy Altmyer-Elder of Florida; two grandchildren, Alex Rivard and AJ Sarr; as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Linda Dyer. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee from 1pm until 4pm. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.