Evelyn C. Radloff

Evelyn Radloff, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Evelyn was born in Freedom on March 11, 1913, daughter of the late George and Ella (Vandenberg) Garvey. On February 6, 1934, she married Walter Radloff; he preceded her in death in 2001. In her younger years, Evelyn worked at Zwicker Knitting Mills in Appleton, but later devoted herself to the care of her growing family.

Evelyn will be remembered by all as a great cook, flower gardener, and how she baked cookies for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed crocheting, and gave away countless items to family and friends over the years. She was a lifetime member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Freedom, and was a former member of the Christian Mothers.

Evelyn is survived by two daughters: Donna (Earl “Mike” ) Smith of Eau Claire and Carol (James) Penterman of Kaukauna; eleven grandchildren: Kathryn (Brad) Olson, Dennis (Lisa) Smith, Janeen (John) Whelihan, Sandra (Michael) Drace, Robert Smith, Michelle (Ben) Jacobson, Greg (Jennifer) Smith, Gary (Dee Dee) Smith, Kim (Richard) Mc Faul, Sally (Mike) Peters, and Amy (Rod) Huse; great-grandchildren: Kurt Olson, Parker Drace, Makenzie Drace, Jarett Smith, Delaney Smith, Isabella Jacobson, Bret Jacobson, Nicholas Smith, Caitlyn Smith, Cameron Smith, Chase Smith, Samantha Mc Faul, Breanna Mc Faul, Dylan Huse, and Derek Huse; a brother: Emil (Anna Mae) Huss of Freedom; and two sisters: Marie Coffey of Appleton and Linda Garvey of DePere. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter, twin infant granddaughters Kristy and Karen Smith, an infant sister Ethel Huss, a sister Georgetta (Lawrence) Radloff, a brother Clifford (Valeria) Huss, and two brothers-in-law James Garvey and Arthur Coffey. She was also preceded in death by Walter's brothers and sisters: Leona (Alvin) Greve, Ralph (Marion) Radloff, Roland (Marion) Radloff, Ervin (Betsy) Radloff, and Harley Radloff.

The funeral liturgy for Evelyn will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH in Freedom, with Fr. David Hoffman officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call directly at the church on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Evelyn's name is being established.

The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to everyone at St. Paul Elder Services and EverCare. Your compassion and care was wonderful, and you gave mom a beautiful place to spend the final years of her life. We will always be grateful for all you have done for mom and for our family.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130
920 739 1231