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Evelyn K. Heller, 90, of Oconto, passed away Friday, March 2, 2007 at her home on Brazeau Ave. Evelyn was born December 26, 1916 in Oconto to the late Frank and Frances ?Fannie? (Kucera) DeWindt. Evelyn married Ralph Heller in 1947. He preceded her in death on February 5, 1997. Evelyn graduated from Oconto High School in 1935. Evelyn?s husband Ralph Heller was a politician, former Mayor of Oconto and also a Pollack Promotional Director for the Shrine Circus at one time. Evelyn would travel with her husband to large and small cities ahead of the circus, about two weeks in advance, to do promotional work and ticket sales. Evelyn was the secretary on this job which she enjoyed very much. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Evelyn is survived by a step-daughter Diane Cholka, Milwaukee; a step-son Gerald (Mary) Heller, Bingham Farms, MI; six step-grandchildren, seven step-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and great and great great nieces and nephews, and also many cousins. She is preceded in death by two brothers Arnold and Francis DeWindt The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Oconto, from 4 to 9 PM Thursday, March 8, 2007 with prayer services by Deacon Walter Kaszynski at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, March 9, 2007 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with the Rev. Patrick Beno officiating. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery. On line condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
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