Evelyn Lindeman

Evelyn M. Lindeman, 96, of Channing, departed on Sunday, June 6, 2010 to be greeted in the heavenly realms by her husband Fritz, her granddaughter, Maria Cambray, her brother, John “Bud” Kramer and her parents. She was born March 28, 1914 in Green Bay, WI, daughter of the late John and Eva (Lepscier) Kramer. Evelyn graduated from Channing High School in 1932 and attended nursing school until she returned home to care for her ailing mother. Evelyn married Fred Lindeman on June 28, 1938 in Republic, MI., they had two daughters and shared thirty years of marriage before Fred’s death in 1968. Evelyn will be remembered as a fabulous cook, for her strong work ethic, for keeping the neighborhood children stocked with hand knitted mittens each winter and for her dedicated service to St. Rose Catholic Church in Channing. Evelyn was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, the St. Rose Altar Society, and the Railroad Ladies Auxiliary. She loved knitting, crocheting, cooking, and she was an artist. Evelyn is survived by two daughters, Geraldine (Jack) Cambray of Green Bay and Mary Kay (Jerry) Pillion of Newberry; four grandchildren, Mary (Jeff) Belongia, Marc Pillion (Special friend, Nancy), Scott (Rebecca) Pillion and Matt (Heather) Cambray; six great grandchildren, Jenna and Emily Belongia, Alexis and Riley Pillion and Grace and Mitchell Cambray; a sister-in-law, Jeanette Lindeman; and many nieces and nephews. The family extends their deepest gratitude and appreciation to the thoughtful and caring in-home caregivers and staff at Manor Care nursing homes in Kingsford and Green Bay, WI, for their compassionate care of Evelyn. Our sincere thanks to her great granddaughters, Emily and Jenna Belongia, for their daily visits, nail polishing and all they did to share their love, and help brighten up great grandma’s final months. Visitation will be on June 19th, from 10:00-11:00am at St. Rose Church in Channing. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00am June 19 at the church. Fr. Raymond Valerio will offer the Mass of the Christian burial. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Burial will be in the Channing Cemetery. Condolences to the family of Evelyn M. Lindeman may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Evelyn Lindeman

June 6, 1914 - June 6, 2010