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Evelyn M. Pendley 80, Rochester, passed away at 6:02 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo.
She was born April 16, 1945, in Marion, the daughter of Harry and Edna (Bowman) Messler. On March 22, 1962, in Marion, she married Meredith "Mickey" R. Pendley. He preceded her in death Jan. 18, 2018.
Evelyn was a homemaker and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church, Rochester. She enjoyed sewing.
Survivors include sons, Tony (Diane) Pendley, Louisiana, Mark (Margaret) Pendley, Rochester, Keith (Jessica) Pendley, Bloomington; daughter Angela Pendley, Rochester; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Harry (Sherry) Messler Jr., Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, brothers Earl Davis, Dick Messler and Jack Davis, sisters Connie Hatten and Grace Hanna.
A celebration of life will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Liberty Baptist Church. Arrangements are with Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
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Mark pendley
November 14, 2025
You will be dearly missed. Can't wait to see you and dad again in heaven. Thank you for life lessons and above all , all the the love, talks, and just you in general. I could not, have asked for a better mom. Love you
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