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Evelyn Egan Obituary
Born: September 23, 1921 in New Bedford, IL
Died: October 18, 2021 in Sterling, IL
STERLING – Evelyn D. Egan, 100 of Sterling, died Monday, October 18, 2021 at Regency Care of Sterling.
She was born on September 23, 1921 in New Bedford, the daughter of William and Kathryn Tully) Smith. She married John "Jack" Egan on September 23, 1942 in Tampico. He died November 1, 2013. Evelyn had helped her late husband farm in the Prairieville area, and she had also worked in the patient accounts department at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was a member of Sacred Heart CatholicChurch.
Survivors include her children: Kathy (Lynn) Heffelfinger, Marilyn (Michael) Frazier,Rick Egan and Jackie (Scott) McConnell; six grandchildren: Brian Heffelfinger, Susan Heffelfinger, Michael Ford Frazier, Marty Frazier, Emily Henderson, and Kelley Doughty; and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 2 sisters and 5 brothers.
Visitation will be Wednesday October 20, 2021 from 11:30 – 12:30 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:30 PM with the Reverend James Keenan officiating. Burial will conclude at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampico.
Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Homes.
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Carolyn Spencer
October 19, 2021
My most sincere condolences on the loss of Evelyn. She was a lovely lady and I was blessed to have met her while at Morningside.
Lynn Marshall
October 18, 2021
Sending our sympathy to all of you as you go through your loss.
Betty Burch Marschang
October 18, 2021
The picture of Evie looks just like her. She was such a joy and pleasure to work with. God Bless all of you. Evie is now with Jack and they have their special love & happiness together!!
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