Evelyn Margaret Rishel

Evelyn Margaret Rishel obituary, Lafayette, LA

Evelyn Margaret Rishel

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318 N 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47905

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Evelyn Rishel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. – Lafayette Chapel on Jan. 27, 2026.
Evelyn Margaret Rishel, 91, of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at her residence.

She was born July 2, 1934, in Ste Genevieve, MO, to the late Henry and Olive (Black) Linderer.

Evelyn worked in the Extrustion Department for Alcoa for many years.

She was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Carpenters Union and Aluminum Workers Union.

Evelyn enjoyed garage sales and flea markets.

She also liked to travel, crochet, read books, and watch game shows and westerns.

Surviving are her daughters, Dawn Bradley (Brad), Deborah Rishel (Bob Brown), and Theresa Emory

She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Erin Stalcup (Justin), Kyle Rishel (Tasha), Jamie Addams (Joshwa), Kelsey Bradley, and Tina McGee. As well as 9 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Rishel, her son, David Rishel, her sisters, Betty Castellana, Mary Schwent, Patty Clapper, Jackie Eddy, Susie Martin, her brother, Charlie Linderer, and a grandson, Jason Emory.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of mass at 10:00 am on Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. Boniface Catholic Church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

30

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Boniface Catholic Church

318 N 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47905

Send Flowers

Jan

30

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Boniface Catholic Church

318 N 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47905

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.