- Evelyn E. Taylor (Mrs. Oliver "Curly" Taylor), 96, Kaukauna, died peacefully Thursday, July 21, 2011, at her home. She was born in Kaukauna on May 8, 1915, to the late Adolph and Alma (Nicholas) Hildebrandt. Ev was a lifelong member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, a 1933 graduate of Kaukauna High School and AARP member. She was employed at Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company and Kaukauna Floral, where Ev loved working with flowers.
Evelyn is survived by her sisters, Grace Steinway, Kaukauna; and Lucille Licht, Cedarburg; nieces and nephews, Sherry (Bob) Arendt, Cindy (Ron) Dercks, Jacqueline Lewaren, Jennifer (Bob) Callies, John Jr. (Kathy) Licht and James Licht; great nieces and nephews, Shawn (Stephanie) and Andrew (Tammy) Michalkiewicz, Corey, Katie, Kristi, Chad (Hailey) and Kelly Dercks, Tim Lewaren, Jack, Jenna, Justin and Jon Licht; and special neighbors, Mary and Roger "Pete" Vanevenhoven. She was Godmother to Sherry Arendt, Andrew Michalkiewicz and Tim Lewaren. Evelyn is further survived by Curly's relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 32 years, Curly, on Nov. 15, 1985; sister, Irma (Augie) Sasnowski ; brother, Melvin "Huck" (Suzie) Hildebrandt; brothers-in-law, Rick Steinway and Jack Licht; lifelong twin friend, Elaine Benz; and sister-friend, Margie Gustman.
Visitation will be held at TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (804 Grignon St. Kaukauna) on Monday, July 25, 2011, beginning at 9 a.m. until time of funeral at 11 a.m. Pastors Karl Schultz and Timothy Wilkens will officiate. Committal Highland Memorial. For online condolences please visit www.oconnellfh.com. A memorial is being established in Evelyn's name.
O'CONNELL
FUNERAL HOME
201 E. Main Street
Little Chute 788-6237
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from July 22 to July 24, 2011
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1915 - 2011 (96 years)
Education - High School
