Evalyne I Clark Villa Park, Illinois Obituary

Evalyne I Clark

<p>Evalyne I Clark</p> <p> - 06/23/2020</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Evalyne I. Clark of Glen Ellyn, IL, formerly of Fulda, MN, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020, the day after celebrating her 100<sup>th</sup> birthday.&nbsp; Evalyne was born on June 22, 1920 to Albert and Erna (Griep) Petzel, in Balsam Lake, WI.&nbsp; The eldest of 5 children, she grew up on a farm near St. Croix Falls, WI.</p> <p>Evalyne graduated from St. Croix Falls High School, and shortly after moved to Berkeley, CA where she worked during WWII.&nbsp; Later she returned to the Midwest, and along with her first husband, Frank Castonia, whom she married in 1944, purchased and managed the Marshall-Wells Hardware Store in Fulda, MN.&nbsp; After the hardware store was sold, she began working as Deputy Recorder of Murray County, in Slayton, MN and did so for30 years.&nbsp; In 1965 she married Robert Clark of Fulda.&nbsp; For many years after her retirement, Evalyne enjoyed spending winters in Sun City, AZ, where she made lasting friendships.</p> <p>Evalyne was an avid gardener, often took on the position of treasurer for various church groups and organizations and enjoyed travel, with the goal of visiting all 50 states.&nbsp; She loved keeping in contact with family and friends, enjoyed genealogy, recording family history and preserving photos.</p> <p>Evalyne is survived by her daughter Gaylene (David) Nass, step-daughter Marilyn Mortenson, grandchildren Amy (Tony) Clavio, Laura (Jason) Semprini, step-grandchildren David (Mary) Malenke, Teresa (Patrick) Brannigan, Susan (Steven) Nelson, Paul (Michelle) Malenke and 6 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She is also survived by siblings Marcella (Ivan) Frokjer, Elroy (Arlys) Petzel, Donald (Marlene) Petzel, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;</p> <p>She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Maynard (Mildred) Petzel, former husband Frances J. Castonia, husband Robert L. Clark and son-in-law David T. Nass.</p> <p><strong>A private memorial service celebrating Evalyne&rsquo;s life with be held in August.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 545 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> <div class="sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled"><div class="robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon sd-sharing"><div class="sd-content"></div></div></div> <!-- memorial service program --> <!-- VISITATION INFORMATION --> <div class="obit__details"> <div class="clearfix"> <div class="grid col-460"> <p class="obit__title">VISITATION</p> <div> <div class="grid col-380"> <div class="date"> </div> </div> <div class="grid col-540 fit"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid col-460 fit"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- FUNERAL INFORMATION --> <div class="obit__details"> <div class="clearfix"> <div class="grid col-460"> <p class="obit__title">FUNERAL SERVICE</p> <div> <div class="grid col-380"> <div class="date"> </div> </div> <div class="grid col-540 fit"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid col-460 fit"> </div> </div> </div> <!-- INTERMENT INFORMATION --> <!-- Memorial Service Program --> <!-- END CUSTOM SECTION -->
June 22, 1920 - June 23, 202006/22/192006/23/2020
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From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.,
July 2, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time. ~ From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd., Villa Park, Illinois
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Caryn Mears,
July 2, 2020
Gaylene, I remember your mother fondly as a very strong, stoic woman. May you be comforted by the many memories the two of you shared! My fond condolences, Caryn Mears ~ Caryn Mears, Kennewick, Washington
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Susan & Dave Hankosky,
July 2, 2020
Dave and I are so sorry about your grandma Toni and Amy. I thoughts and love are with you. What a life she had ~ Susan & Dave Hankosky, Orland Park, Illinois