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Mona Evans

September 4, 1925 — September 12, 2016

Mona Evans, of Chariton, passed away on September 12, 2016 at the age of 91. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mona's family. Mona Marie Neer was born September 4, 1925 to Glenn and Tina Neer in Lacona, Iowa. Mona was one of twelve children born to the couple. She was raised alongside her siblings and attended school in Lacona area. On October 28, 1945, Mona was united in marriage to Emmit Ivan Evans in Troy, Kansas. To this union, four children were born: Pat, Butch, Glenda, and Greg. The couple raised their family in Lucas, Iowa. Mona enjoyed countless trips to the lake with her family. They also enjoyed winter sports as a family; going skiing, ice skating, and riding the toboggan. In addition to raising her family, Mona drove a school bus for the Chariton school district for sixteen years. She also owned and operated Mona's Ceramics in Chariton. Mona was a wonderful cook and was famous for her fried chicken, chicken and noodles, and pies. She enjoyed giving her cooked and baked goods as gifts to loved ones. Christmas Eve was Mona's favorite holiday. She was proud that no one in her family had missed a Christmas Eve together for over fifty years. Mona loved spending time with her family above all else. She was always thrilled to attend a grandchild's ball game, enjoyed all family get-togethers, and loved having visitors during her time at both Autumn Park and Chariton Specialty Care. Mona connected with many individuals, both residents and staff, while living at Autumn Park and Chariton Specialty Care. She loved visiting with them and playing game after game of BINGO. Mona will be greatly missed by so many. She is survived by daughter, Pat (Dan) Baker of Lucas; son, Butch (Marilyn) Evans of Russell; daughter, Glenda (Rob) Johansen of Chariton; son, Greg (Cathie Marshall) Evans of West Des Moines; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild on the way; 1 great-great-grandchild on the way; sister, Donna (Ralph) Branson of Melcher-Dallas; brother, Ronnie (Pat) Neer of Lacona; and sister, Shirley Donigan of Derby. Mona was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Ivan Evans; parents; brothers: Melvin Neer, Marvin (Glenys) Neer, Doyle Neer, Don Neer, Dean (Carmen) Neer, and Darrell Neer; and sisters, Arlene (Mick) Slack and June Freeman. Cemetery Details Chariton Cemetery HWY 14 and HWY 34
Chariton, IA 50049

Visitation

SEP 15. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

Pierschbacher Funeral Homes - Chariton

914 Roland Ave

Chariton, IA 50049

[email protected]

https://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com

Service

SEP 15. 11:00 AM (CDT)

Pierschbacher Funeral Homes - Chariton

914 Roland Ave

Chariton, IA 50049

[email protected]

https://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com

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