Evelyn was born on March 29, 1923, in Grand Island, NE the daughter of Frederick and Esther Phillips Schroeder. She married Wayne M. Sutphin on May 8, 1942 in St. Louis, MO; he proceeded her in death on August 11, 1990.
Evelyn graduated from Farmersville High School in 1940 and was self-employed as a beautician for almost 60 years. She was active as a beautician slightly passed turning 80 years old. She also worked at a munition plant in Illiopolis during WWII. Evelyn was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making Cabbage Patch dolls, and making clothes and afghans. She especially cherished spending quality time with friends and her family.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Helen Eliason; and brother, Fred Schroeder, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Penny Carstens of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Holly Noelle (Kobie) Keeton of Fairview, OR and Jason Wayne Carstens of Portland, OR; great-grandchildren, Marcus, Kannon, and Kaleeah; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave. West, Springfield.
Funeral Ceremony: 1:00 p.m. on December 21, 2018 at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Wayne Hoffman officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield, IL 62707, American Cancer Society, 675 E. Linton, Springfield, IL 62703, or KFUO Radio, 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122.
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