Evelyn A. Elverman, 88, New Munster, died Nov. 18, 2014, at Lakeland Health Care Center.
She was born in Bloomfield on May 30, 1926, to the late Andrew and Regina (Dziegiel) Banas. She spent her early life in Genoa City where she graduated from Genoa City High School.
On Sept. 10, 1960, she married Richard L. Elverman. Following marriage they made their home in New Munster where they raised their family. He preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 2008.
She was a homemaker, a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, was an avid Chicago Bears fan, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing solitaire and Yahtzee. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events.
Survivors include her children, Diane (Don) Degen, Jackie (Mick) Paasch, Joanne Henney (Joe Miller), Dan (Cindy) Elverman, Ron (Cindy) Elverman; grandchildren, Kristen and Brian Degen and Justin Paasch; her sister-in-law, Pat Elverman; and other relatives and friends.
She was further preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Bowman, Bernice Rebel, Josephine Chesick and Sophie Lenz, and brothers, Walter Banas, Frederick Banas and Leonard Banas as well as sisters- and brothers-in-law.
Memorials may be made to St. Alphonsus.
The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Webber and his staff for their exceptional care and compassion.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m., at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Visitation is Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Burial will follow Mass in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory, Burlington, is serving the family.
Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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