Evelyn Ann (Lorenz)
Brickner, 87, of rural Liberty Township, passed away on Saturday, October
10, 2015.
Evelyn was born
August 11, 1928, in Chesterton, to Fred and Florence Lorenz.
She graduated from
Liberty Township High School in 1946.
On January 3, 1948,
she married Earl W. Brickner, in Chesterton. Evelyn was a proud homemaker
and devoted daughter to her parents, whom she took care of in their old age.
She was also a 14 year volunteer at the Duneland Resale Shop. Cooking and
gardening were two of her passions, and she was an avid bird-watcher.
Survivors include
sons Earl (Karen) Brickner, Brad (Cynthia Shelhart) Brickner, and her
brother, Charles Lorenz. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband
Earl, sister Eleanor, and brother Fred.
A private graveside
service is planned at Chesterton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers,
the family is asking that memorial gifts be made to St. John’s United
Church, in Chesterton.
Arrangements are
under the direction of White-Love Funeral Home.