Mrs. Van Emden, 89, of Shrewsbury, died Jan. 11, 2010, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She and her husband formerly owned a mail-order stamp business, and took part in several stamp shows. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was predeceased by a son, Alexander Van Emden Jr., and a sister, Frances Hartnett Kozma. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Alexander Van Emden Sr.; two sons, John Van Emden Sr. of Parkton, Md., and Scott Van Emden of Clemmons, N.C.; three daughters, Barbara Hackett of Manalapan, Kim Del Mauro of Montville, and Susan Nappi of Ocean; a brother, William Knipscher of Arizona; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Braun Funeral Home, Eatontown. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anselm Church, 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ 07712.