She was born on November 1, 1921, the daughter of John W. and Mary L. Ribar Ramey. She married Frank W. Mertz on January 10, 1942.
Evelyn was strong in faith and attended St. Cabrini Catholic Church. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Evelyn worked in the department of agriculture for 23 years and was also an administrative assistant for the State of Illinois. She was a very accomplished cook and loved to make Christmas candies. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Susan Ellen Mertz; sisters, Betty Viele, Mildred Zattich, and Mary Elaine McManus; and brother, William Ramey; two grandchildren: Eric Mertz and Courtney Martin.
Evelyn is survived by her son, Frank L. Mertz; daughters, Mary Ann Lepper, Sharon Elaine Dolan, and Carol Lynn (David) Foltz; sister, Donna Jean Fletcher; grandchildren, Evan Bolt, Julie and Scott Lepper, Jimmy and Barry Dolan, Chris and Michelle Napier, and Cecelia Foltz; great-grandchildren, Anie Buchanan, Jacob, Avery, and Olivia Dolan, and Bree Bledsoe; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Ceremony at 11:30 a.m., at Butler Funeral Home- Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home - Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.