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Craig Evans Obituary

CRAIG ALLEN EVANS Craig Allen Evans, 44, born on July 27, 1963, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008, after a long battle with melanoma cancer. He was raised in the Salisbury, Maryland area and graduated from Wicomico County High School in 1981. In 1984, Craig moved to the Chicago, IL, area where he has since resided. Craig was a longtime employee of Chevron (Unical) Corp. He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, and loved grilling out. Craig is survived by his son, Colton James Evans (age 6); his mother: Sidne Thomas along with his stepfather, Robert Thomas, who reside in Maryland; and his brother Cory Evans and his wife Betty who reside in Minnesota. Craig was known as "Shaggs" by many and was well liked by everyone who met him. Life for Craig revolved around family and friends, but most of all his son, Colton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at the Anthony & Dziadowicz Funeral Home, 9445 Calumet Ave. (at 45th St.), Munster, IN, with Rev. Steven Conger officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the AMF, American Melanoma Foundation, 12395 El Camino Real, Suite 117, San Diego, CA 92130.

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Published by The Times from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2008.

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Jeff aspel

October 23, 2013

This is great to see people still commenting here on this page. I never got to meet Colton, but I hope one day I have the opportunity to speak to him to tell him how much of a good friend Craig was to me, and a great person to know. He was a very honorable guy, and one that will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Cory Evans

July 6, 2012

I miss you bro, would have been 49 this year, almost the big 5-0. Wish you could be here watching Colton grow up and fish. Always in my heart, luv you.

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Debbie Littleton

October 25, 2008

Everyone who knew Craig misses him. He was just one of those special people that everyone loved. I wish with all my heart that I could hear love you Aunt Deb. but I will someday. as I'll say love you too Craig.

Kim Staniec

May 6, 2008

Cory, Colton & Patti,

I'm so sorry to hear about Craig. He will be deeply missed. I'm sure you are in a much better place right now, free of any pain.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. I will never forget Craig at Patti's baby shower changing those baby diapers. What a sight!

Thanks Craig for always putting up with the craziness of Patti, Kimmy & Shelley. You were a trooper.

We will miss you.
Love, Kimmy

Elly Charles

May 5, 2008

Shags, what I remember most of all when I think of you is all the good times we had at Time Out and how you always had a smile on your face. You were soft spoken and a true gentleman! I only hope my three boys will be half as nice of a person as you ALWAYS were.

Cory Evans

April 28, 2008

To a great brother & friend, you will always be in our hearts. The dream of us retiring and fishing together may not come true, but your legacy will live on through Colton. Betty and I would like to thank everyone for their support and comfort to us. The Calumet/Ind area will always be a second home for us.

Jeff Aspel

April 23, 2008

Shag-a-roo.. I will always remember the days of working with you at Unocal. From the "overland" to the "pits" you always seemed to find a way to make it fun. That is something this world will miss about you, always a positive outlook. I appreciate the opportunity to call you my friend, you are a great person to have known. God bless you and your family.

John Sullivan

April 22, 2008

Shags, we had a lot of good times at time out - you were missed when I moved and now you'll be missed even more, but in GODS way you are actually closer to me now, for all I have to do is think of you and you are there-God Bless you and your family.

Doug Schlagel

April 22, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Evans' and extended families. God's peace to you.

wayne RAT

April 21, 2008

No more pain or suffering for you my brother. Hold a spot and put in a good word for me up there. You will always be with us all we have to do is close our eyes. You will come to us in our dreams from time to time this I know from those whove gone before you. You will never look old as we will just as you were. You will be missed

Connie, Jennifer & Kristin Burke

April 21, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Craig’s passing he was a good neighbor. My heart goes out to his family. I will miss him telling me “hey after your done with your lawn you can do mine”. He will be deeply missed.

Sandy Kositzky

April 21, 2008

Shags- You always new how to make people "smile". You had many friends who loved you for "You". I knew that you knew "women can fish too!" ( Ha! Ha!) You'll always hold a spot in my heart! Thanks for the great memories!! You will be missed!!! From my family to yours, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy

Julie Cullina-Partain & Family

April 21, 2008

We pray for comfort and healing for you all in this time of sorrow and loss. God Bless you all.

Keith White

April 21, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss. It is always sad to hear and see the passing of someone from your hometown, although I did not know Craig personally, I to live in Indiana and never knew anyone from Wicomico lived so close.

Shags & OD, July 2005

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Joy Cullina

April 21, 2008

Shags, Thank's for being my Male Best Friend. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten. I will make a point of that. Especially at our annual Craig Evans FishFry & Super Bowl.
Love ya, Your Best Female Friend,
Joy

susie ritchie

April 21, 2008

skye and family we are very sorry
to hear about your loss.


susie & chris ritchie

John Opat

April 21, 2008

Craigy Boy,

Thanks for 25 years of fun! You have been a big part of my family and you always will be. Shag, you are the best fishing partner a guy could ask for. Our time on the water was fantastic.

Johnny Boy

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