Evelyn Steffen, 96

Nov. 20, 1925 —

Feb. 13, 2022

 

CRESCO - Evelyn C. Steffen, age 96, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, with Father Jacob Rouse officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church from 10-11 a.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Cresco. 

Evelyn Clara Chyle was born on Nov. 20, 1925, the daughter of Wenceslaus “Jim” and Clara Anna (Komarek) Chyle. She attended Rudolphinum Catholic School in Protivin, Iowa through the eighth grade, many times walking a long distance to get there. 

On April 12, 1944, she was united in marriage to Clarence Steffen at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin. Following their marriage, they lived on Clarence’s family farm until they purchased their farm near Kendallville, Iowa. They lived there until moving into Cresco in the late 1970s. 

After moving to town, they enjoyed fishing, playing cards, eating out and visiting with their friends. Evelyn also liked to ride her bicycle. The couple liked to listen to old time and big band music. They traveled out west and around to see the local countryside. They traveled to Lincoln, Neb., to visit their son and his family, or met them halfway to visit. 

Evelyn was a member of the Notre Dame Parish and Altar and Rosary Society. After Clarence passed away in August 2009, she made her home at Evans Assisted Living. She moved into Evans Memorial Home in May 2011.

Evelyn is survived by her son, Chris Steffen of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Katherine “Katy” (Jeremy) Friend of Portland, Ore. and Michael Steffen of Lincoln; two great-granddaughters, Madalyn and Brielle Friend of Portland; sister-in-law, Marion Steffen; brother-in-law, Gerald “Jerry” (Elaine) Steffen; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her parents; and brother, Donald (Arlene) Chyle.