Evelyn Elznic was born Dec. 1, 1923. to Clarence and Mary (Hlina) Madison near Burress. She passed away Jan. 1, 2022, in Fairmont, at the age of 98 years and 1 month.
She attended school at District 21 in Burress. In 1943 the best thing happened – she married Clarence Elznic. To this union, they were blessed with a daughter, Sheila, their pride and joy. They lived on the family farm south of Exeter all of their married life where they worked and farmed together until Clarence passed away on July 9, 1975. She remained on the farm until June of 1978 when she moved to Exeter.
Throughout the years, she worked for the National Youth Administration in Fairbury, at Marsh Produce candling eggs and in food service at the Exeter Public School. She also enjoyed working at the Maryland Café and the City Café. In addition, she worked in the office at Styskal Irrigation and for the last 14 years before she retired at the Community Care Center of Exeter. Evelyn entered Country Reflections Assisted Living in Fairmont on Feb. 15, 2015, and remained there until Nov. 26, 2021, when she entered the Fairview Manor.
Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters and great-grandchildren. She could also be found at the Exeter Senior Center, playing cards or bingo in her free time. She also liked bowling, traveling and going to the casinos. Her family enjoyed playing cards with her and her homemade pies.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence; brother, Leo; sister, Effie Miller; half-sister, Alice Peterson; half-brothers, James and Frank Janda; and great-grandson, Seth McKay.
Survivors include her daughter, Sheila (Don) Crays; grandchildren, Stephanie (Kirk) Jensen, Linda (Grant) McKay and Clara (Tim) Grace; great-grandchildren, Cody, Casey (Rileigh) and Jessica Jensen, Bailey McKay, Kane, Weston, Xavier and Blaze Grace; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service for Evelyn was Jan. 6 and she was placed in the Exeter Cemetery next to her husband, Clarence. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com.
