Evelyn Rae Lange

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Evelyn Rae Lange, 91, Marion, received her heavenly reward at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016. She was born in Hemlock, Michigan, to the late William F. and Ethel E. (Elson) Lange.

Evelyn graduated from Merrill High School (Michigan) and Central Michigan University with a B.S. in Education. She devoted 37 years of her life teaching in the Saginaw Area Schools, as well as 2 years in Bamberg, Germany. Evelyn was a member of 1st Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan. In 2000, she moved to Marion and made College Wesleyan her home church. Evelyn was a member of Alpha Sigma (Saginaw Chapter) of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. She was a world traveler and was a very accomplished wood carver.

Loved ones Evelyn leaves behind include her sister, Helen Sparks; nieces, Marilyn (William) Higgins, Petoskey, Michigan, Sally Sevener, Gaylord, Michigan, and Doneen (Mack) Gibson, Fort Wayne, Indiana; nephews, Rick (Maureen) Lange, Maine, Albert (Linda) Sparks, Marion, Indiana, and Greg (Rebecca) Sparks, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her brothers, William R. Lange and Carl Lange, and sister, Margaret Lange.

There will be no visitation for Evelyn, with a memorial service for family only held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to the organization or charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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