Evelyn Jonker

Evelyn Louise DeBruin Jonker, age 89, passed peacefully into the waiting arms of Jesus on October 15, 2021.

She was born on May 12, 1932 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the youngest of ten boisterous farm kids. No matter where life took her, she always thought of herself as an Iowa farm girl and loved her vegetable garden. Evelyn pursued life actively. She led neighborhood Bible studies, planned family camping trips all over the country, sold religious books, sought out antiques at flea markets, enjoyed bluegrass festivals and organized the senior group bus tours at Park Lane Christian Reformed Church. She will be remembered for her zest for living, her positivity and her wonderful sense of humor.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of 67 years, Thaymer, children Dan (Bernice), Tom (Patricia), Ann Wise, Jim (Cindy), Sue (Ron) Medendorp, seventeen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Marvin (Jeanette) DeBruin.

Visitation Monday, October 18, 2021 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation prior at 9:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Evelyn's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service.
Burial will be private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

Below is a video tribute celebrating Evelyn's life.

Below is the live-stream link for Evelyn's Funeral Service on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 10:00AM CST.
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In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 are appreciated.

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