EVELYN M. MURPHY, 82 of ROCKFORD, Illinois (formerly of Friendship, Wisconsin) went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2010. Born Sept. 17, 1927, in Beloit, Wis., to William and Fern (Garde) Meiborg.
Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her many friends at the Dough Boys Donut Shop, her friends from the Four Seasons in Adams Friendship, and her trips to Arizona. She will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her children, Char Brockman, Steve (Janet), Donald (Dawn), and Jeff (Chris) Zentz; grandchildren, Rebecca (Lee) Gillette, Dan, Sam and Ethan Zentz, Joe and Kevin Spears and Heather and Nicole Zentz; great-grandson, Hayden Zentz; sister, Luella Gilbank; brothers, William, Ray (Joan) and special friend in Arizona, Kris Lambrecht; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by grandson, Tim Spears; brother, Faye Meiborg and Sister in Law, Isabelle Meiborg.
Private services were held at Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services in Rockford.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Condolences can be made at online at mem.com. and also atwww.roseberrys.com
I WILL MISS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND,YOU AND I WERE THE BEST,THE DAYS I HAD SPEND WITH YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART,I WLL SEE YOU ONE DAY MEET AT THE PEARL GATES.LOVE THE PHILLIPS FAMILY.
Sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. Evelyn and I worked together at Lakeview Cafe. She was a dedicated and hard working lady who always still had time to laugh and visit with everyone and make them feel special. She had already earned her wings. God bless you Evelyn.
Evelyn was one a my favorite customers at Adams-Columbia Electric Coop. I will miss her.
Char and family I was so blessed to have had the chance to have Evelyn in my life she was sent by God I will cherish the time we had together always. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
To the family of Evelyn So very very sorry to hear about your loss she was a very special lady that touched my heart and i will surely miss her she was so energetic she will never be forgotten.