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Evelene Neuendorf
EVELENE NEUENDORF
Vinton
Evelene Elizabeth Neuendorf, 91, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 28, at First Baptist Church in Vinton. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home in Vinton. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton.
Evelene was born Sept. 28, 1923, in Houston, Mo., the daughter of Earl and Della Collins Richards. On Dec. 23, 1942, Evelene was united in marriage with Paul Neuendorf in Kansas City, Mo. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1998.
Evelene worked at Collins Radio, retiring in 1983.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Vinton. She also was a member of the Vinton American Legion Auxiliary, Virginia Gay Hospital Auxiliary, Lutheran Home Auxiliary, Cedar Rapids VFW Auxiliary, Quilting Club and Garden Club.
Evelene is survived by one son, Kevin (April) Neuendorf of Hiawatha; one daughter, Pamela (Michael) Covington of Vinton; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Kenneth and Keith Neuendorf, and one brother, Gaylord Richards.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Evelene and her family.
Condolences may be left at www.vsrfh.com.
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