Evelyn M. Arnold

Evelyn M. Arnold, age 91 of Elizabeth, Illinois, died on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorials may be given to FHN Hospice, 773 W. Lincoln Blvd, Suite 403, Freeport, IL 61032 or the Elizabeth Township Public Library, 212 E. Myrtle St, Elizabeth, IL 61028 in Evelyn’s memory.
Evelyn was born on May 10, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Winnie (Logan) Prisk in Woodbine Township, Illinois. She attended Terrapin Ridge School and later graduated from Elizabeth High School with the Class of 1941. Evelyn married Ralph H. Arnold on June 18, 1946 in Elizabeth. Ralph died on June 21, 1999.
Evelyn was a homemaker who cherished taking care of her family. After her family was grown, Evelyn began working for Eickman Grocery Store and later the Veterinarian Clinic in Elizabeth. Evelyn was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church, Elizabeth. Evelyn was also a former board member for the Elizabeth Cemetery. Evelyn enjoyed watching birds, playing cards and was an avid reader. Most of all, Evelyn enjoyed travelling with her husband, Ralph.
Evelyn will be dearly missed by her three children; Rebecca Pierce of Elizabeth, Robert (Janet) Arnold of Sterling, Illinois, and James (Deb) Arnold of Stockton, Illinois; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Doris Menzemer of Elizabeth; and close friend, Rita Dittmar.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; a son in-law, Danny Pierce; one grandson, Aaron Pierce; and one sister, Lois Prisk.