Evelyn M. Sitzes
January 26, 1939 - May 4, 2017
Evelyn Sitzes, 78, of Channahon, IL died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Evelyn courageously battled Alzheimer's for the last 15 years of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Edna Koenig; her siblings, Joe Koenig, Ray Koenig and Helen Dreschel; father and mother-in-law, Lacy and Margo Sitzes. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; her children, Dave Austin (Joni), Chuck Austin (Gloria), Susan Hurstik, Melissa Hilt (Larry) and Eric Sitzes; her grandchildren, Chrissy Kinkin, Josh and Kyle Hurstik, Brittany Friedlein (Eric), Jake (Brittany) and Bridget Austin, Megan and Haley Hilt; and her great grandchildren, Kyle Kinkin, Natalie and Sophia Freidlein. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 on May 17 at Messiah Lutheran Church, Joliet, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association at www.alz.org. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Joliet Area Community Hospice for their support in her final days. The arrangements are made under the direction of The Maple Funeral Home & Crematory. -
Evelyn Sitzes, 78, of Channahon, IL died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Evelyn courageously battled Alzheimer's for the last 15 years of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and... View Obituary & Service Information