Evelyn Deutsch
September 25, 1914 ~ April 30, 2014
Evelyn C. Deutsch, age 99, of New Hampton, IA, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the New Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Holy Family Church, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by her four children. Tom Deutsch will be the lector. The offertory gifts will be presented by Maya Bruening and Bailey Winter.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with Kelly Winter, Nicole Elliot, Jason Deutsch, Jolene Rosonke, Dennis Rosonke and Duane Rosonke serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Holy Family Gathering Space. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service on Saturday at the Holy Family Gathering Space.
Funeral arrangements are with Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton.
Evelyn Catherine Deutsch was born September 25, 1914, in Elma, IA, the daughter of John and Anna (Spoden) Gebel. She received her education at St. Mary’s School in North Washington. On June 26, 1936, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington, she married Victor Deutsch. To this union four children were born. The couple farmed together while Evelyn enjoyed raising her family. The Deutsch family became members of the former St. Mary’s Catholic Church of New Hampton in 1952.
Evelyn loved to play cards and was an excellent baker, known especially for her delicious pies. She enjoyed having a large garden to provide for her family and grew many flowers as well. Time with family and friends, was without fail, the most important thing for Evelyn. She was a member of the Sunshine Club (a womens club), and member of the former St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Rosary Society.
Survivors include two sons, Jim (Bev) Deutsch of Parker, CO, Jerry (Kathy) Deutsch of New Hampton; two daughters, June Rosonke of New Hampton and Julie Wendl of Rochester,MN; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Evelyn (Deutsch) Alessi of New Jersey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son-in-law, Norbert Rosonke; four brothers, Frank, Alex, Walt and Leo Gebel; five sisters, Maggie Zubrod, Mary Weber, Clara Gebel, Rose Schwickerath and Gertrude Miller.
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My deepest sympathies to the family. Evelyn was always a sweet kind gentle woman. When Julie and I were in High School, I stayed at their house many times. May your precious memories give you comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jane Knoll Hilton
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Evelyn C. Deutsch.
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June, Jim, Jerry, and Julie and your families; Was so saddened to learn of Evelyn’s passing, but know that she is with the rest of our families forever in peace and surrounded by love. I have so many fond memories of your gentle mom and her beautiful smile, and couldn’t have wished for a better Godmother (and Godfather). You know she was always my very favorite aunt!. Hope we will have a few moments over the next days for some memories while while we send her from the trials of this earth to enjoy her eternal reward. Love you all…. Carol Schmidt and family, Rockford, Illinois
Julie, Vicki, Nicole, Kristin, and all of the Deutsch family – Let God’s gentle hand lead you through this time and be at peace knowing your mother and grandmother is now in His arms. Weren’t we lucky to have a smiling, genteel Evelyn join us for so many Easters! Prayerfully thinking of all of you. Peace. John and Judy Bengfort Winona, MN
My prayers are with all of the Deutsch family. I remember well your Mom at our family gatherings. She was a wonderful lady. I also remember my Mom telling of the card games they used to play together. She is finally living the good life in heaven. Diane Foley
Jim, Jerry, June, Julie and families. Our prayer is for comfort and peace for all of you. May your many beautiful memories help to ease your pain. Marge & Dave Mayo
To June Rosonke family – Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family at this time.
Our sympathy to all of the Deutsch family. We always enjoyed visiting with Evelyn after Mass. Sincerely, Louise and Donn Harris
We especially remember seeing your Mom’s smiling face at weekend Masses at St. Mary’s. She was a big part of your lives for many years and will surely be missed. With sympathy for your loss…Bill & Judy Riley
My deepest sympathies! I always enjoyed your mom.
My deepest sympathy go out to the Deutsch family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you feel God’s comforting arms surround you during this time of sorrow.
Remember the good times you had and cherish them forever. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to the Deutsch family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to the Deutsch Family! Linda and Gary Steven
Merle & Karen Schwickerath lit a candle in memory of Evelyn C. Deutsch
Julie, my sympathy to you and your family. I enjoyed visiting with your mom when I would come to the nursing home to see my mom. They would sit at the same craft table. Maureen Northrup