Evelyn Rys

Evelyn Rys

Evelyn Rys

Evelyn E. Rys age 98 of Walnut Grove passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Prairie View Senior Living in Tracy.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Walnut Grove.  Visitation is 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the church with a CCW Rosary at 5:00 p.m. and prayer service at 6:30 p.m.  Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.  Burial is in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service – Walnut Grove Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Evelyn Ernestine Rys was born in Springdale Township, Redwood County, Minnesota to Harry and Marie (Haensel) Starnes on August 31, 1918.  She graduated from Walnut Grove High School as Valedictorian of her class.  Evelyn went on to teacher’s training in Tracy and Mankato.  She taught country school in rural Tracy and Walnut Grove.  Evelyn married Frank Rys on December 2, 1944 in Walnut Grove.  She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Walnut Grove where she was involved in many church activities.  Evelyn worked with the pageant in Walnut Grove for many years and enjoyed making scrapbooks, handiwork, and many lap robes for the sick and those in need.  She also enjoyed crocheting, Mission Society quilting, and crossword puzzles.

Evelyn is survived by her children Kay, Dean, and Susan; and many nieces and nephews.  Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Frank, sister Donna, and son-in-law Cliff Cundy.

4 thoughts on “Evelyn Rys”

  1. Bob & Laurie Kindler

    Kay,
    Sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts.
    With sympathy from an old friend,
    Bob & Laurie Kindler
    Baxter, MN

  2. So sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Evelyn from our pageant days, she was always a joy to talkand work with back stage.
    Deb Saxton

  3. Kay, Dean, Susan,
    So sorry for your loss of your Mom. She was such a sweet lady. Grandpa told me many stories about when she was his teacher. I will miss seeing her in the park. God bless you all.
    Dan Peterson

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