Evelyn Engelking Obituary

Engelking, Evelyn Rosetta January 16, 1923 January 11, 2014; Evelyn Engelking passed away in Naperville, IL on January 11. She is survived by her daughters, Connie Jorgensen (Eric) and Elana Wittenburg (Bob); grandchildren, Lynn and Mike, and great-grandchildren, Kaleigh and Noah. She was preceded in death by Harold, her husband of 69 years. Evelyn was born in Lincoln, NE. She graduated from high school at 16 after skipping 2 grades. She began college in 1959, graduating from Drake University. She taught elementary school for several years and was then selected for a Master's Program in Counseling at the University of Illinois. After receiving her Master's Degree she was a guidance counselor until moving to Brazil with her husband, who was on assignment for the United Nations. Upon their return she changed careers and became a Tour Guide. Given her gift for organization and outgoing personality, it was a perfect fit that she enjoyed very much. Evelyn was an avid gardener creating a showplace where she hosted her many friends. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and served multiple terms as a Deacon and Elder. She was a committed, dedicated volunteer for many charitable causes. After living in Carbondale for 45 years the Engelkings moved to Naperville in 2010 to be closer to their daughter. Evelyn became proficient in every endeavor she tackled; made wedding dresses for both of her daughters, rewired her home and did carpentry. She was also a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune" for four consecutive days. Her many friends will remember Evelyn as a warm, beautiful, loving woman and she will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church in Naperville, IL.

Published by Naperville Sun on Jan. 17, 2014.
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Evelyn's outstanding qualities were her sparking, cheerful personality, humor, and humility. Oh, how I'll miss our entertaining conversations at Knox Presbyterian.

Sarah Bailey

January 28, 2014

All of us in PEO and garden club are deeply saddened. Evelyn will always be a shining example to us.

Nan Gher

January 21, 2014

Family and friends, I was greatly saddened hearing of the loss of a wonderful woman and friend. As I remembered her, a bright warm feeling spread over me and sweet memories began to flood. There are no true words to expeess what Evelyn ment to me, But the memories are vast. She helped me through so much during my life. I feel that I am not only the person I am today but am here today because of this wonderful friend. It was a blessing to have known her in my youth and an honor to be a friend as an adult. I will miss her greatly but will always love and remember her with heart felt gratitude.

Margo Nellis (Hock)

January 19, 2014

Dear Connie and Family.....Sue sent me you Mother's obituary and always told me what a lovely person she was. Loosing a Mother is hard, and I miss mine to this day. God Bless You, and I will keep you in my prayers. Mary Dietrich Mitchell

January 19, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God grant you the strentg and peace to go tthru these coming days an weeks. Cheriah youe good memories.
Anne and Bill Sherren,
Knox Curch friends

January 18, 2014

May you know Heavenly Peace at this time. Your Dad greatly enjoyed playing golf at Midland Hills Golf Course. Your Mother would join him at the golf course by finding a shady spot to sit and read. Each year your Dad would pick blackberries from around the pond at Midland Hills Golf Course. Your Mother would make us a fabulous blackberry cobbler. Your parents touched us in many ways.
Linda Young
Midland Hills Golf Course (1988 - 1996)

January 17, 2014

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