Evelyn Zauner

Evelyn Laura Zauner (nee Cowley), 87, passed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in Troy Wm Beaumont Hospital after a brief illness. She is happily re-united with Joe who preceded her in death on December 30, 2009. They were married on February 22, 1941.

Survived by her loving children, Penny (Tom) Steeby of Royal Oak, Bob (Sally) Zauner of Ft. Gratiot and Diane (Jerry) Harris of Troy. She was the proud granny of seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Margaret (Ray) Kibbe of Ft. Gratiot. Two brothers, Chuck and Jim also preceded her in death.

She was born September 17, 1922 to Eugene and Hilda Cowley. She was a 1940 graduate. She was employed by Winkleman's and George Innes Men's Wear as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed her interaction with the customers.

Along with her husband, she was a member of Black River Country Club, the American Legion, the Elks and the Moose. She loved being a wife, mother and granny.

Funeral services will be 11 am. Monday at Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. The Rev. William Terry of St. John's United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Visiting hours are 4-8 pm. Sunday at Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122 or the Juvenile Diabetes Association, 24357 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 225, Southfield, MI 48075.