Steffen, Evelyn Clara (Chyle) 1925 - 2022
STEFFEN, CHYLE, KOMAREK, FRIEND
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:25
Evelyn C. Steffen, age 96, died on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, IA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, IA, with Father Jacob Rouse officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Cresco, IA.
Evelyn Clara Chyle was born November 20, 1925, the daughter of Wenceslaus “Jim” and Clara Anna (Komarek) Chyle. She attended Rudolphinum Catholic School in Protivin through the eighth grade, many times walking the long distance to get there. On April 12, 1944, she was united in marriage to Clarence Steffen at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, IA. Following their marriage, they lived on Clarence’s family farm until they purchased their farm near Kendallville. They lived there until moving into Cresco in the late 1970s. After moving to town they enjoyed fishing, playing cards, eating out and visiting with their friends. She also liked to ride her bicycle. Evelyn and Clarence liked to listen to old time and big band music. They traveled out west and around to see the local countryside. They traveled to Lincoln, NE, to visit their son and his family, or met them halfway to visit. Evelyn was a member of the Notre Dame Parish and Altar and Rosary Society. After Clarence passed away in August of 2009, Evelyn made her home at Evans Assisted Living. She moved into Evans Memorial Home in May of 2011.
She is survived by her son Chris Steffen of Lincoln, NE; two grandchildren Katherine “Katy” (Jeremy) Friend of Portland, OR and Michael Steffen of Lincoln, NE; two great granddaughters Madalyn and Brielle Friend of Portland, OR, sister-in-law Marion Steffen, brother-in-law Gerald “Jerry” (Elaine) Steffen; and several nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Clarence, her parents, and brother Donald (Arlene) Chyle.
Source: Hindt Funeral Home database
Calvary Cresco Cemetery
Howard Obituaries maintained by Constance McDaniel Hall.
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