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Evelyn Kilker Obituary

EVELYN L. KILKER Evelyn L. Kilker, nee Sommer, age 92, one of the original founders and long time resident of Indian Head Park. Evelyn was a graduate of Knox College, volunteered at Electro Motive during WWII and also served as volunteer at LaGrange Memorial Hospital. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear sister-in-law of Rosemary Kilker. Loving godmother of Robert C. (Joan) Spang of Darien, Susan T. (Robert) Ray of Woodridge and Donna Jean (John) Sawka of New York. She will be deeply missed by her cousins in Germany. A memorial service was held Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park. Memorials in Evelyn 's memory may be made to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, or St. Thomas Hospice appreciated. Hallowell & James Funeral Home assisting the family, 708-352-6500.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Sep. 4, 2013.

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10:00 a.m.

Plymouth Place

315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park, IL

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