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Mary Kormelink Obituary
Evansville - Mary Elizabeth (Schenk) Kormelink, 93, passed away on Wednesday,
July 31, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville. She was born on July 30, 1926 in Vanderburgh County to the late John and Magdelena (Wolf) Schenk.
Mary was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church where she was head usher for many years. She was the first female machine operator at Shane Uniform Company during the war effort. Mary was a beloved cafeteria worker at Evans Elementary School where she touched the lives of many young children. She and her husband raised Homing Pigeons and White Doves. Mary loved sitting at her bay window and screened in porch.
Mary is survived by her sons Thomas (Lisa) Kormelink, Jr., of Decatur, IL and Timothy (Lisa) Kormelink of Newburgh; daughter, Robynn (Joe) Working of Evansville; grandchildren, Michael (Sloan) Kormelink, Matthew (Jen) Kormelink, Lauren and Lindsey Kormelink; Justin (Jess) Kormelink, Josh Kormelink, Brianne (Scott) Elmendorf, and Bethany Kormelink; Ryan (Amy) Nicholson, Louis (Becca) Nicholson and Christie (Carlos) Caballero; Tara Garrett and Katelynn Working; 8 Great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Thomas L. Kormelink, Sr. and her brothers, Roman and Linus Schenk.
Visitation will be Friday, August 2, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel, 626 First Ave., Evansville. Visitation will continue on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the funeral home. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am with Father Ted Tempel officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 2500 Mesker Park Dr., Evansville, IN 47720.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Deaconess Hospital Foundation, 600 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 47747.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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Fran Mcdowell
September 17, 2019
Tom, Robin and Tim,
I am so saddened this morning to read that your mother has passed away. She was a woman I so enjoyed talking with and admired for her strength and her dedication to her family. I have such wonderful memories of my childhood on Herman Rd. and your parents played a significant part in that. Please know that, in my life, she will be missed.
Gregg Knust
August 4, 2019
Robynn, so sorry to hear this but know that you have my condolences to you and all the family.
August 2, 2019
So sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was one special lady. Thoughts and prayers. Pam Working
August 2, 2019
My father is a member of the Pigeon Club. Mary and Tom were very kind and sweet people. I have alot of great memories with these folks. Peace and love too the Family.
Charlie Freimiller Jr
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