She married Bernard Donald Rybicki at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church November 27, 1948. She is survived by her nine children (all of which were her favorite) Rosanne Hancock of Colorado Springs, CO, Jim (Joy) Rybicki of Wayland, MI, Larry (Linda) Rybicki of Mendon, MI, Barb (Rick) Borucki of Winston-Salem, NC, Phil (fiancée Connie Burton) Rybicki of Sparta, MI, Ralph (Patti) Rybicki of Delton, MI, Matthew Rybicki of Grand Rapids, MI, Andy (Kim) Rybicki of Plainwell, MI, Kathleen (Roy Williams) Alonso of Kentwood, MI; 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, John Nowak; and sisters Charlene Burns and Margaret (Chuck) Wila.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Rybicki; sons-in-law Wayne Hancock and Billy Alonso; daughter-in-law, Shawn Rybicki; grandsons Elijah Pemberton and Joshua Stephens; great-granddaughter, Allyson Leggett; sister, Betty Jean Tompkins; brother-in-law, Arthur Burns; and sister-in-law, Mary Nowak.
Evelyn had many passions in life such as camping, traveling, sewing, knitting and crocheting, and cheering on her Tigers. She deeply loved her family and time spent with each of them. They all have fond memories of her special coffee cake and homemade Christmas bags she would send home each year. She loved to dance both polka and square. Evelyn and Bernard could clear a dance floor with how in-sync and smooth they were. Most importantly she cherished her faith and loved her Lord. She will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2024 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services (Wayland Chapel), 312 N. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348 with prayers of the Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 128 Cedar St., Wayland, MI 49348, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Evelyn will be laid to rest at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery next to Bernard. In memory of Evelyn and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emmanuel Hospice or St. Therese Catholic Church of Wayland. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in Evelyn’s online guest book.
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