Evelyn Mae Spaur

May 8, 1925 - August 2, 2016

Evelyn Mae Spaur, 91, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 3:35 P.M. Tuesday August 2, 2016 at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. She was born May 8, 1925, in Iroquois County, the daughter of Rasmus and Victoria (Johnson) Johnson. She married Ernest Spaur in April 1946 in Paxton, IL. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2011. She is survived by one son, Curt (Sue) Spaur of Hoopeston, IL; two grandchildren, Erin (Tyler) DeKnecht and Brandon Spaur; one great grandchild, Vincent DeKnecht and one niece Marilyn (Bruce) Latham of Clinton, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Lillian Carlson and Jean Culley; one brother, Carl Johnson; two daughters, Karen Spaur and Carol Spaur; and one son, Ronald Spaur. Evelyn was a homemaker, caring for her family, and taking care of the family farm. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hoopeston. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and flowers. She loved the farm and the animals. Evelyn loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the funeral home, with Rev. Wade Meranda officiating. Burial will be at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church 915 E. Orange St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.