Evelyn J. McWilliams

Evelyn J. McWilliams, 98, of Sergeant Bluff, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at a local hospital.

Services will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Mater Dei-Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Bradley Pelzel officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brother Morningside Chapel.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Evelyn was born November 28, 1922 in Sioux City, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Ruklemann) Gibble.  She graduated from Central High School.  Evelyn married Keith McWilliams on April 19^th, 1941.  To this union, five children were born.  Evelyn worked as a certified nurse’s assistant for much of her career.  Her faith was very important to her and she was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and attended Bible Study.  She and Keith loved to camp and travel, seeing much of the United States and overseas in Egypt and the Holy Land.  Evelyn loved family gatherings and big meals, where her “Grandma’s Pink Stuff” was often asked for.  She was proud of and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and in her spare time she enjoyed crafts, knitting, crocheting, and painting. 

Survivors include her children:  Chuck (Joan) McWilliams of Dakota City, Dave (Gail) McWilliams of Sioux City, Debbie (Phil) Dore of Camino Island, WA, and Carrie McWilliams of Correctionville, IA; son-in-law Louis DeVries Sr.; 11 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith, daughter June DeVries, grandsons:  Donny DeVries and Thomas Mead, and a brother Bob Baker.