Evelyn Lydia (Orsak) Ilse

Evelyn Lydia (Orsak) Ilse, 97, of Ellinger, died on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Evelyn was born in Willow Springs on April 2, 1920, the daughter of Vince and Frances (Foyt) Orsak. She married Harold Lee Ilse on Nov. 26, 1940 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger. Evelyn worked as a cafeteria worker at Columbus Hospital for fifteen years before her retirement. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger and served on the Altar Society. Evelyn was a lifetime member of the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce and received the Ellinger Community Center Citizen of the Year award from Michael T. McCaul, member of Congress, in 2015. She received the humanitarian award for the Ellinger Hermann Sons in 2008 and in 2015 received an award for the oldest active member. Evelyn was also the 2013 Fayette County Outstanding Senior Citizen and the parade marshal at the Tomato Festival in Ellinger. She is survived by one daughter, Diane Marusik and husband, Larry, of Fayetteville; one son, Billy Ilse and wife, Nellie, of Waller; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; three brothers and two sisters and grandson, Patrick Supak. Visitation was held on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger. A Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Services were held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Burial will follow at La Grange City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, P. O. Box 57, Fayetteville, TX 78940. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.