RADLOFF, Evelyn N. (1913-2007)

RADLOFF, KRIEGER, HANSEN, DAVIS

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 3/11/2016 at 12:54:45

Evelyn N. Radloff, 1913-2007

August 8, 2007

Evelyn N. Radloff, 93, of Garner, died on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at the Concord Care Center in Garner.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 4, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner, with the Rev. Dale Glawatz officiating. Music was provided by Beverly Cataldo. Ushers were Earl Jaspersen and Al Voss.

Casket bearers were David Hansen, Gordon Quintus, Ivan Barkema, Bill Waddingham, Earl Kotz and Rex Aldinger. Burial was in the Concord Township Cemetery in Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hospice of North Iowa or Opportunity Village.

Evelyn Neva Radloff, the daughter of Chris and Bertha (Krieger) Hansen, was born on December 7, 1913 at Nora Springs. She graduated from the Nora Springs High School and Hamilton Business College in Mason City. Evelyn then worked as a secretary at the Brick and Tile Building in Mason City.

On February 18, 1951, she was married to Laurence F. Radloff at the St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Nora Springs. They farmed southeast of Garner on the home farm until Lawrence's death in 1997. Evelyn remained in her home with the help of her nephew, David Hansen, until a stroke caused her to enter the Concord Care Center in July of 2006.

Evelyn was a devoted member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and belonged to many church functions. Evelyn and Laurence were big supporters of youth in the church and all high school events. They were given the honor of being chosen "Honorary Parents".

She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Mary (Bob) Davis of Mason City and Anna Radloff of Garner; and many nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence on January 11, 1997; her parents; and a brother, Ervin Hansen.

©The Garner Leader & Signal 2007