Evelyn M. Sweet

Evelyn M. Sweet obituary, Emmetsburg, IA

Evelyn M. Sweet

Evelyn Sweet Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2020.

In Loving Memory
Evelyn M. Sweet
May 14, 1946 - September 23, 2020

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Family and friends will meet at the Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer at 10:30 A.M. and then process to Riverside Cemetery for the Graveside Service.

CLERGY
Rev. Paul Fredericksen


INURNMENT
Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Iowa


     Evelyn May Sweet, daughter of Joe and Minnie (Luzy) Sweet, was born May 14, 1946 in Spencer, Iowa. She received her education in Spencer, graduating from Spencer High School. Evelyn continued her education at Larson Beauty School in Spencer.


After completing beauty school Evelyn worked as a beautician in Emmetsburg, Algona and Spencer for many years. She retired ten years ago.


Evelyn loved dolls and had a large collection of them. She liked driving around and visiting places, going to rummage sales and the Goodwill store. Evelyn also enjoyed meeting her friends at Main Street Café each morning.


Evelyn loved baking and cooking for her friends and family. When her nieces and nephews came they were always blessed with her meals. They nicknamed her Betty Crocker.


Evelyn passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Emmetsburg Care Center in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Leonard, Jim and Fred Sweet; and two sisters, Lucille Campbell and Ruth Ness.


She is survived by her sister, Marty Sweet of Spencer, Iowa; her brother, Bill Sweet of Spencer, Iowa; brother-in-law, Alfred Ness of Spencer, Iowa; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.


Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home


 


 

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Linda Larson

September 27, 2020

She was my beauty operator, and I enjoyed knowing her! Am sure she will be missed!

Connie Khounlo

September 25, 2020

So sorry to hear Marty about Evelyn passing, You 2 Always Had Such A Great Time Together. So Much Laughter. I Pray That GOD Will Help You Through This Sad Time. Remember The FUN Times.

Marge Rudisill

September 25, 2020

Evelyn was a dear friend years ago she will be missed I enjoyed the time we worked at the hospital in the housekeeping department

Glenda Quist

September 25, 2020

I enjoyed working with Evelyn at the hospital. Sorry for your loss you're in my thoughts and prayers.Glenda Quist

SHIRLEY DYKSHOORN

September 25, 2020

Enjoyed working at the hospital without Evelyn she was always so kind prayers with the whole family

Charlotte Hertel

September 25, 2020

Sorry for your loss of Evelyn. She will be missed. Prayers for all to lean on Jesus during this time of sorrow.

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704 Grand Avenue, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

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