Evelyn M. Bolger

Evelyn Bolger, age 97, of Marengo, passed away October 3, 2022 peacefully at Rose Haven Nursing Home, surrounded by love from her family. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Evelyn was born December 22, 1924 at home in Ladora, Iowa. She married Wayne Bolger on October 16, 1945. They farmed north of Marengo until Wayne retired. Evelyn was a cook at the Iowa Valley Elementary School for 23 years.

Evelyn was proud of her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Beverly (Dave) Hartwig, of State Center, Iowa, Charlene Bolger, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, her twin sister, Marlene Klinkkammer, of Iowa City, Iowa, Duane (Mary Kay) Bolger, of Williamsburg, Iowa and his twin sister, Debby Grote, of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; Grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Hartwig, Brian (Brandy) Hartwig, Lauri (Sam) Brockman, Jessica (Nick) Lang, Amy (Alex) Silkman, Matt (Holly) Bolger, Mike Bolger, Darren (Megan) Bolger, Adam Grote; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her niece, Joyce (Phil) Burgmann, of Arizona; a nephew Kevin (Nancy) Goodman, of Texas; and a cousin Wayne Langhein, of Illinois.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mabel (Langhein) Lang; her husband, Wayne in 1986; a sister Betty Goodman; a great granddaughter Aryanna Brockman; her Uncle Milton Langhein and his wife Netha; a brother-in-law Bob Goodman; and a son-in-law, Steven Klinkkammer.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., at the Victor Baptist Church, Victor, Iowa. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Pastor Dan Andrews will be officiating. Burial will be a the Ohio Cemetery, rural Ladora, Iowa.

Memorials can be contributed to the Victor Baptist Church or Partnership Resources, Inc., St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

The family would like to thank Rose Haven Nursing Home and Hospice for their care.